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Features columns 6 Take it to the bank 24 The book club 10 Family Health Should you bank your baby’s cord blood? Five city kids win big in bookmaking By Dr. Pramod Narula, MD By Sandra Gordon competition By Sheree Wichard 22 Good Sense Eating 8 Avoiding the summer slide by Christine M. Palumbo, RD Boredom busters for all age groups 26 75 years of ‘Madeline’ By Christina Katz New York is a great place to celebrate this story of Paris calendar 12 To the editor: Summer is time By Tammy Scileppi for fun, not test prep 34 July Events By Leah Heath 28 Baby, I’m tired Helping your baby sleep all night special sections 13 Got their ‘Back’ By Malia Jacobson Operation Backpack helps a child in need face 16 Preschool Directory school with a smile 30 A need for flexibility By Shavana Abruzzo Comptroller Scott Stringer wants to give city 41 The Marketplace employees more options in working hours 14 Summer reading on an By Shnieka L. Johnson e-reader 32 Stuck in the middle Summertime and the reading is easy with Seven ways moms in the ‘sandwich generation’ e-books can reduce stress of caregiving By Sue LeBreton By Alexa Bigwarfe 20 Kids in business 42 Music & Mandarin: Children rake in the skills when they get to work The perfect combination By Denise Yearian By Laura Lee

July 2014 • QUEENS Family 3 Letter from the publisher SUMMER ON THE GREEN JOIN US FOR A SUMMER LONG SERIES OF FREE EVENTS Concerts • Movies • Family Entertainment & More! Summer fun in the city THURSDAYS | JULY 3, AUGUST 7 & SEPTEMBER 4 5  9PM: CLASSIC CAR SHOW, CENTER GREEN PARKING chool’s out and on to the next round. with their intellectual and academic and engaged. summer in the We are a “soccer” family achievements. Summer reading lists I wish I had the summer “off” like S city can be a very and AYSO was a way of are always a great idea and most our kids. I remember all too well the SATURDAY | JULY 5 stimulating time for fam- life for us for a number schools have sent home a selection great feeling of freedom that we had ilies. So many events of years. and parents should encourage and in the summer break months and I 5  9:30PM: KICKOFF TO SUMMER ON THE GREEN, TWO CONCERTS, will be taking place We’re so glad to see assist with this summer goal. The recall it with wistful longing. CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT + FIREWORKS around our wonderful it becoming more popu- learning process must be ongoing Whatever you do, I wish a great five boroughs and in lar as more people get and parental assistance is necessary summer for you and your families. the surrounding metro exposed to the game. sometimes to see that it does. How terrific that it’s just at the be- MONDAYS | JULY 7  AUGUST 25 area. This 4th of July Whatever sport your July is also a big time for family ginning and that many weeks still lie will be no exception, children choose I hope vacations and I’m certain that many ahead. It goes fast though so make 6  7PM: PRECONCERT FAMILY FUN | 7  9PM: LIVE CONCERTS ON THE GREEN and with them moving the fireworks they choose something. Complex families will be opting for some time the most of it. DRIVEN BY NISSAN OF QUEENS to the East River, more boroughs will and positive development is derived out of the city or at one of our many Thanks for reading and have a be able to view them than when they from participation in controlled and fine beach areas. Make sure your great time! are on the west side, so enjoy! safe athletics. If your kids are en- kids use sun block and know water TUESDAYS | JULY 8  AUGUST 26 Perhaps you’re like me and have rolled in a summer program and/ safety precautions. Make it a family been caught up in World Cup fever. or camp they will undoubtedly be habit because our kids mimic either 10  11AM: READING ON THE GREEN WITH QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY Our family is crazy for soccer and participating in lots of group activi- what we do or what we don’t. we’ve been rather glued to the ties and getting to know new friends So with the whole summer ahead games. It’s so exciting to root for our and enjoying the many hours of day- and a city loaded with street fairs, WEDNESDAYS | JULY 9  AUGUST 27 national team and as I’m writing this light. parks, block parties, beaches, ball Susan Weiss-Voskidis, 7PM: LIVE MUSIC BY LOCAL TALENT | 8:30PM: OUTDOOR MOVIES ON THE GREEN they have been doing quite well in Still, it’s also important for them fields, theaters, and more, no one Publisher/Excutive Editor their group and are probably moving to go on reading and stay on track should have a reason to not be active [email protected] THURSDAYS | JULY 10  AUGUST 28 10AM & 11:15AM, 12:30PM & 1:45PM: BRICKS 4 KIDZ, SPONSORED BY JOHNNY ROCKETS Staff contact information SPACE IS LIMITED SO YOU MUST REGISTER BY CALLING 7183263300 EXT. 101 BEGINNING 10AM THE PRECEDING FRIDAY

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So many events of years. and parents should encourage and in the summer break months and I 5  9:30PM: KICKOFF TO SUMMER ON THE GREEN, TWO CONCERTS, will be taking place We’re so glad to see assist with this summer goal. The recall it with wistful longing. CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT + FIREWORKS around our wonderful it becoming more popu- learning process must be ongoing Whatever you do, I wish a great five boroughs and in lar as more people get and parental assistance is necessary summer for you and your families. the surrounding metro exposed to the game. sometimes to see that it does. How terrific that it’s just at the be- MONDAYS | JULY 7  AUGUST 25 area. This 4th of July Whatever sport your July is also a big time for family ginning and that many weeks still lie will be no exception, children choose I hope vacations and I’m certain that many ahead. It goes fast though so make 6  7PM: PRECONCERT FAMILY FUN | 7  9PM: LIVE CONCERTS ON THE GREEN and with them moving the fireworks they choose something. Complex families will be opting for some time the most of it. DRIVEN BY NISSAN OF QUEENS to the East River, more boroughs will and positive development is derived out of the city or at one of our many Thanks for reading and have a be able to view them than when they from participation in controlled and fine beach areas. Make sure your great time! are on the west side, so enjoy! safe athletics. If your kids are en- kids use sun block and know water TUESDAYS | JULY 8  AUGUST 26 Perhaps you’re like me and have rolled in a summer program and/ safety precautions. Make it a family been caught up in World Cup fever. or camp they will undoubtedly be habit because our kids mimic either 10  11AM: READING ON THE GREEN WITH QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY Our family is crazy for soccer and participating in lots of group activi- what we do or what we don’t. we’ve been rather glued to the ties and getting to know new friends So with the whole summer ahead games. It’s so exciting to root for our and enjoying the many hours of day- and a city loaded with street fairs, WEDNESDAYS | JULY 9  AUGUST 27 national team and as I’m writing this light. parks, block parties, beaches, ball Susan Weiss-Voskidis, 7PM: LIVE MUSIC BY LOCAL TALENT | 8:30PM: OUTDOOR MOVIES ON THE GREEN they have been doing quite well in Still, it’s also important for them fields, theaters, and more, no one Publisher/Excutive Editor their group and are probably moving to go on reading and stay on track should have a reason to not be active [email protected] THURSDAYS | JULY 10  AUGUST 28 10AM & 11:15AM, 12:30PM & 1:45PM: BRICKS 4 KIDZ, SPONSORED BY JOHNNY ROCKETS Staff contact information SPACE IS LIMITED SO YOU MUST REGISTER BY CALLING 7183263300 EXT. 101 BEGINNING 10AM THE PRECEDING FRIDAY

BABy Sandra Gordon No sooner didnk the Connellys pull while waiting for Peyton to undergo Should you into their driveway, however, did an MRI at the hospital. Ah ha! ive days before her first birth- Shelly notice Peyton twitching, soon “We had banked Peyton’s cord bank your day, Peyton Connelly had limp as a rag doll. Shelly and Travis blood. We had options,” she says. F been crankier and sleepier rushed Peyton back to the hospital, Indeed, Shelly and Travis had stored than usual. When her mom, Shelly, where tests revealed a major set- Peyton’s umbilical cord blood at baby’s cord went to retrieve her from her crib back: The 1 year old had suffered birth through Cord Blood Registry, after a lengthy nap, “Peyton stood up a massive stroke. She could barely the world’s largest newborn stem and fell over,” Shelly says. lift her head and had lost use of the cell company. blood? Alarmed, Shelly and her husband, right side of her body. Travis, 32, took their toddler to the “It was as if it wasn’t there,” Shelly A healing natural local hospital. There, they were says. Gone were Peyton’s budding resource shocked to learn that Peyton had a verbal skills, too. The Connellys were Cord blood is a type of blood in a malignant brain tumor. told that intense physical, speech, baby’s umbilical cord that’s rich in “Fortunately, it was surrounded and occupational therapy were all powerful blood-forming stem cells by benign tumor,” says the 33-year- that could be done. Yet, progress known as hematopoietic progeni- old mom of two. Surgery to remove was slow and frustrating. tor cells (these cells aren’t embry- the mass was all that was required Then, one day, “a light bulb went onic stem cells). Hematopoietic pro- and after a two-week hospital stay, off,” says Shelly, as she was reading genitor cells — also found in bone little Peyton went home. a magazine article about stem cells marrow — are capable of renewing themselves and forming into more specialized cells. crFac.aspx. Cord blood can be “These master cells can differen- Blood banking basics stored indefinitely. tiate and become different kinds of If you decide to bank your ba- tissue in the body, to restore func- If you’re interested in banking Dr. McAllister says. by’s cord blood privately, contact tion,” says Dr. Rallie McAllister, the your baby’s cord blood, you can Cord blood banks must store the storage facility you select sev- co-author of “The Mommy MD Guide store the blood privately so it’s cord blood under pristine condi- eral months before your baby is to Pregnancy and Birth.” available for your baby or another tions. There are 29 AABB (formerly born. You’ll be sent a collection kit After a baby is born, the umbili- family member to use, or donate known as the American Associa- that contains two vials. Give the kit cal cord and placenta are usually it to a public cord blood bank tion of Blood Banks) accredited to your obstetrician when you’re in discarded. By collecting and freez- at no charge, where it can private cord blood banks in the labor. Once the vials are filled, ing this blood instead, however, he- be used to treat people U.S. AABB maintains stan- they’ll be shipped or taken by cou- matopoietic progenitor cells can be with life-threatening ill- dards for cellular ther- rier to the facility, where the cord stored and used by someone who nesses. Either way, put apy services to which blood is documented and placed needs them — either the child from cord blood banking in Top accredited banks must into storage within 24 hours. If you which the stem cells were derived, a your birth plan, then adhere. choose to donate your baby’s cord family member, or even a stranger, inform your obstetri- Cord Blood Regis- blood, ask your obstetrician or through public cord blood donation. cian or midwife and Tips try’s laboratory and midwife how to go about it at the A cord blood transplant replaces the hospital or birthing storage facility in Tucson, hospital or birthing center where diseased blood-forming cells with facility of your intentions. Arizona, for example, is for- you’ll be delivering. healthy ones, which can travel to Private banking is an in- tified with bullet-resistant glass, “If you do nothing else, at least wherever in the body they’re needed. vestment. There’s an average one- has one of the largest backup gen- educate yourself about cord blood Hematopoietic progenitor cells re- time fee of $2,000 and a yearly erators available, and monitors banking,” Dr. McAllister says. For duce inflammation, stimulate blood storage fee of around $130. The temperature every 1.6 seconds. more information, start by visit- flow and the growth of new blood cost can be a financial burden for For a complete list of AABB ac- ing the Food and Drug Adminis- vessels, and encourage and promote a couple just starting out. To off- credited private cord blood banks, tration at www.fda.gov/biologics- healing. Patients with leukemia, lym- set the expense, “put cord blood visit www.aabb.org/sa/facilities/ bloodvaccines/resourcesforyou/ phoma, or certain inherited meta- banking on your baby registry,” celltherapy/Pages/CordBloodAc- consumers/ucm236044.htm. bolic or immune system disorders have diseased blood-forming cells.

6 QUEENS Family • July 2014 when your baby is born and the umbilical cord is clamped. Cord blood banking is painless to you and your baby and not dangerous in anyway. It’s safe and easy for obstetrician or Take it to the midwife to do, whether you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section. Still, only 10 percent of cord blood is banked. “Ninety percent of cord blood goes in the hospital incinerator,” Dr. McAllister says. “It’s a travesty.” Fortunately, the Connellys had the foresight to bank Peyton’s cord blood. “My father-in-law had remarried and his wife was pregnant at the same time I was,” Shelly says. “Since he was banking his baby’s blood, he BABy Sandra Gordon No sooner didnk the Connellys pull while waiting for Peyton to undergo offered to cover the cost of privately Should you into their driveway, however, did an MRI at the hospital. Ah ha! banking my baby’s cord blood, too.” ive days before her first birth- Shelly notice Peyton twitching, soon “We had banked Peyton’s cord (For more information about cost, bank your day, Peyton Connelly had limp as a rag doll. Shelly and Travis blood. We had options,” she says. see “Banking Basics.”) F been crankier and sleepier rushed Peyton back to the hospital, Indeed, Shelly and Travis had stored “But I wasn’t thinking about brain than usual. When her mom, Shelly, where tests revealed a major set- Peyton’s umbilical cord blood at tumors or stroke. It was like, sure, baby’s cord went to retrieve her from her crib back: The 1 year old had suffered birth through Cord Blood Registry, why not?” Shelly says. “Then, I had a after a lengthy nap, “Peyton stood up a massive stroke. She could barely the world’s largest newborn stem ‘what if’ situation.” and fell over,” Shelly says. lift her head and had lost use of the cell company. In the aftermath of Peyton’s blood? Alarmed, Shelly and her husband, right side of her body. stroke, the Connellys researched Travis, 32, took their toddler to the “It was as if it wasn’t there,” Shelly A healing natural their options and traveled to the local hospital. There, they were says. Gone were Peyton’s budding resource Duke Stem Cell and Regenerative shocked to learn that Peyton had a verbal skills, too. The Connellys were Cord blood is a type of blood in a Medicine Program in North Caro- malignant brain tumor. told that intense physical, speech, baby’s umbilical cord that’s rich in lina, where Peyton’s stem cells were “Fortunately, it was surrounded and occupational therapy were all powerful blood-forming stem cells shipped. There, Peyton listened to by benign tumor,” says the 33-year- that could be done. Yet, progress known as hematopoietic progeni- a musician strum his guitar as her old mom of two. Surgery to remove was slow and frustrating. tor cells (these cells aren’t embry- own stem cells flowed through an the mass was all that was required Then, one day, “a light bulb went onic stem cells). Hematopoietic pro- IV into her blood stream. The Oc- and after a two-week hospital stay, off,” says Shelly, as she was reading genitor cells — also found in bone tober 2009 procedure took about little Peyton went home. a magazine article about stem cells marrow — are capable of renewing 20 minutes. It was that simple. Just themselves and forming into more weeks after the $18,000 cord blood specialized cells. transplant, which was covered by crFac.aspx. Cord blood can be “These master cells can differen- health insurance, Peyton began to Blood banking basics stored indefinitely. tiate and become different kinds of regain the use of the right side of If you decide to bank your ba- tissue in the body, to restore func- her body. If you’re interested in banking Dr. McAllister says. by’s cord blood privately, contact tion,” says Dr. Rallie McAllister, the Today, five years since Peyton’s your baby’s cord blood, you can Cord blood banks must store the storage facility you select sev- co-author of “The Mommy MD Guide stroke, the kindergartener loves to store the blood privately so it’s cord blood under pristine condi- eral months before your baby is to Pregnancy and Birth.” sing and dance. She’s on track both available for your baby or another tions. There are 29 AABB (formerly born. You’ll be sent a collection kit After a baby is born, the umbili- in the classroom and on the play- family member to use, or donate known as the American Associa- that contains two vials. Give the kit cal cord and placenta are usually ground. it to a public cord blood bank tion of Blood Banks) accredited to your obstetrician when you’re in discarded. By collecting and freez- “Her speech has taken off. She no at no charge, where it can private cord blood banks in the labor. Once the vials are filled, ing this blood instead, however, he- longer needs speech therapy,” Shelly be used to treat people U.S. AABB maintains stan- they’ll be shipped or taken by cou- matopoietic progenitor cells can be says. Although gripping with her with life-threatening ill- dards for cellular ther- rier to the facility, where the cord stored and used by someone who right hand remains a challenge, Pey- nesses. Either way, put apy services to which blood is documented and placed needs them — either the child from ton continues to improve through cord blood banking in Top accredited banks must into storage within 24 hours. If you which the stem cells were derived, a occupational and physical therapy. your birth plan, then adhere. choose to donate your baby’s cord family member, or even a stranger, She can open her right hand and use inform your obstetri- Cord Blood Regis- blood, ask your obstetrician or through public cord blood donation. her left hand to close it around her cian or midwife and Tips try’s laboratory and midwife how to go about it at the A cord blood transplant replaces bicycle handle, for example. the hospital or birthing storage facility in Tucson, hospital or birthing center where diseased blood-forming cells with “It’s phenomenal what cord blood facility of your intentions. Arizona, for example, is for- you’ll be delivering. healthy ones, which can travel to banking can achieve,” Shelly says. Private banking is an in- tified with bullet-resistant glass, “If you do nothing else, at least wherever in the body they’re needed. For some of these patients, an um- used in more than 30,000 transplants “Cord blood is one of the most “We’re so excited about what the fu- vestment. There’s an average one- has one of the largest backup gen- educate yourself about cord blood Hematopoietic progenitor cells re- bilical cord blood or a bone marrow performed worldwide to treat more valuable resources we have in medi- ture holds for Peyton.” time fee of $2,000 and a yearly erators available, and monitors banking,” Dr. McAllister says. For duce inflammation, stimulate blood transplant may be their best treat- than 80 diseases and disorders in cine today,” Dr. McAllister says. Sandra Gordon is an award-winning storage fee of around $130. The temperature every 1.6 seconds. more information, start by visit- flow and the growth of new blood ment option, according to the U.S. adults and children. It’s a burgeoning freelance writer who delivers expert cost can be a financial burden for For a complete list of AABB ac- ing the Food and Drug Adminis- vessels, and encourage and promote Department of Health and Human area of medicine called regenerative Once-in-a-lifetime advice and the latest developments in a couple just starting out. To off- credited private cord blood banks, tration at www.fda.gov/biologics- healing. Patients with leukemia, lym- Services. medicine — the science of using the opportunity health, nutrition, parenting, and con- set the expense, “put cord blood visit www.aabb.org/sa/facilities/ bloodvaccines/resourcesforyou/ phoma, or certain inherited meta- Over the last two decades, he- body’s own cells to induce healing The decision to bank your baby’s sumer issues. Her most recent book is banking on your baby registry,” celltherapy/Pages/CordBloodAc- consumers/ucm236044.htm. bolic or immune system disorders matopoietic progenitor stem cells and help repair damaged tissues cord blood is critical because you’ve “Save a Bundle: 50+ Ways to Save Big have diseased blood-forming cells. derived from cord blood have been and organs. only got one opportunity to do it — on Baby Gear.”

July 2014 • QUEENS Family 7 Avoiding the summer slide By Christina Katz of summer while keeping up the up into learning chunks, craft sup- Boredom habit of learning. plies for every age, and educational ou have probably heard Here is a roundup of 21 ways games, videos, and music. busters for all about the summer slide — to keep your kids’ minds active all Play store. Pull out a portion of the Y the way kids can lose a lot of summer long, so your kids will have food in your cabinets and pantry out the skills, knowledge, and motiva- a happier summer and you won’t onto the countertops. Let kids use age groups tion they learned during the school worry about the transition back to real money, price items, break out the year over the lazy, hazy days of sum- school come fall: calculators, and do the math. Make mer. And though I am sure you don’t ask for insight. Check with your playing store an all-day affair or a need your child to become the next child’s teacher before school gets weekly occurrence, if your kids enjoy Einstein or Madame Curie, you prob- out to see what kinds of educational it. Make the game as simple or com- ably want to make sure your child goals she recommends for your plex as suits your children’s ages. will retain all that was learned last child. Don’t compare your children’s Visit local nature centers, audu- year in order to be prepared for the academic performance to siblings or bon societies, and nearby gar- academic year to come. friends. Everyone learns and grows dens. Make a list at the beginning And sure, a little strategic screen differently. Aim to support your of summer and plan to hit all the re- time here and there can be educa- child wherever he stands academi- gional natural destinations all before tional when we intend it that way, cally right now to maximize enjoy- the first day of school. Then plan but the key to keeping summer fun ment of learning. a weekly outing and bring along a and instructive is to mix up infor- sign up for your library summer picnic. To review what you saw and mative play and educational screen reading program. Set a minimum learned on the way home, play “I time. This is also a great way to stave reading time each day of 30 to 60 Spied” instead of “I Spy.” off the inevitable choruses of “I’m minutes. Or break reading time into research a future vacation. Let bored” or “We’re bored.” two 30-minute chunks — one for a each child pick his own destination This summer, set tone that a little parent-approved book and the other and figure out what it would cost learning is an important part of each for whatever your child chooses to for the family to spend one week day, so kids still enjoy the relaxation read. The library offers lots of va- there including airfare, transporta- riety, and summer is a great time tion, meals, hotels, and everything to check out age-appropriate comic else. Have them present their pro- books and graphic novels, as well as posed vacations to the whole family More boredom busters cookbooks and biographies. by showing the math writ large on Use this list of movies based Factory”* by Roald Dahl Visit museums in your area. posterboard. Who knows, they just on books and gardening books to “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Find out in advance when the free might talk you into a trip you hadn’t keep little brains active on sum- Kinney days are to visit local museums and thought of yourself. mer vacation. “Little Women”* by Louisa May learning centers. Opt for guided or Let them plan a meal. The kids Alcott non-guided tour, as your family pre- can become chefs for the day, in- Books with film “Harry Potter” by J. K. Rowling fers. Be sure to check out the gift cluding the jobs of finding the reci- adaptations to “The Lion, The Witch And The shop on your way out for inspired pes, making the grocery list, cutting read together Wardrobe”* by C. S. Lewis games and toys. the coupons, doing the shopping, “Madeline” by Ludwig Bemel- “The Hobbit”* by J. R. R. Tol- Plant a garden together. Use comparing brands, and cooking up mans and John Bemelmans-Mar- kien illustrated gardening books by Sha- a storm. Then be a good sport and ciano * More than one film version ron Lovejoy to find projects that suit enjoy whatever they serve. Very “The Cat In The Hat” by Dr. available. the personalities of your family and young children can do the same, Seuss kids. If your family loves pizza, plant only with make-pretend food. “Winnie-The-Pooh” by A. A. Gardening books a pizza garden. If fresh salsa is your have a word of the day. Put the Milne by Sharon Lovejoy thing, plant a salsa garden. Think word in large letters at the top of a “Eloise” by Kay Thompson and “Roots, Shoots, Buckets & about what your family likes to eat page with the definition just below. Hilary Knight Boots: Gardening Together With and plant accordingly. See sidebar Hang the word on the fridge and “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. Children” for guidebooks bursting with gar- make a game out of using it in sen- White “Sunflower Houses, Inspiration dening inspiration. tences all day long. “The Tale Of Desperaux” by From The Garden” shop like a teacher. Visit your Battle bugs or weeds as re- Kate DiCamillo “Trowel and Error: Over 700 local teacher supply store and stock search projects. What a great way “Freaky Friday”* by Mary Rod- Tips, Remedies & Shortcuts For up on workbooks and educational to practice troubleshooting and po- gers The Gardener” games. Other things you will find that tentially solve your most nagging “Charlie And The Chocolate might motivate summer loungers in- nuisances. Challenge older kids to clude timers for breaking the day solve your ecological challenges by 8 QUEENS Family • July 2014 Avoiding the summer slide By Christina Katz of summer while keeping up the up into learning chunks, craft sup- Boredom habit of learning. plies for every age, and educational ou have probably heard Here is a roundup of 21 ways games, videos, and music. busters for all about the summer slide — to keep your kids’ minds active all Play store. Pull out a portion of the Y the way kids can lose a lot of summer long, so your kids will have food in your cabinets and pantry out the skills, knowledge, and motiva- a happier summer and you won’t onto the countertops. Let kids use age groups tion they learned during the school worry about the transition back to real money, price items, break out the year over the lazy, hazy days of sum- school come fall: calculators, and do the math. Make mer. And though I am sure you don’t ask for insight. Check with your playing store an all-day affair or a need your child to become the next child’s teacher before school gets weekly occurrence, if your kids enjoy Einstein or Madame Curie, you prob- out to see what kinds of educational it. Make the game as simple or com- ably want to make sure your child goals she recommends for your plex as suits your children’s ages. will retain all that was learned last child. Don’t compare your children’s Visit local nature centers, audu- year in order to be prepared for the academic performance to siblings or bon societies, and nearby gar- academic year to come. friends. Everyone learns and grows dens. Make a list at the beginning And sure, a little strategic screen differently. Aim to support your of summer and plan to hit all the re- time here and there can be educa- child wherever he stands academi- gional natural destinations all before tional when we intend it that way, cally right now to maximize enjoy- the first day of school. Then plan but the key to keeping summer fun ment of learning. a weekly outing and bring along a and instructive is to mix up infor- sign up for your library summer picnic. To review what you saw and mative play and educational screen reading program. Set a minimum learned on the way home, play “I time. This is also a great way to stave reading time each day of 30 to 60 Spied” instead of “I Spy.” off the inevitable choruses of “I’m minutes. Or break reading time into research a future vacation. Let bored” or “We’re bored.” two 30-minute chunks — one for a each child pick his own destination This summer, set tone that a little parent-approved book and the other and figure out what it would cost learning is an important part of each for whatever your child chooses to for the family to spend one week day, so kids still enjoy the relaxation read. The library offers lots of va- there including airfare, transporta- researching and experimenting with of day works best. Let kids decide globe. Then once a week, take an Share your childhood favor- riety, and summer is a great time tion, meals, hotels, and everything natural solutions they track down whether or not to keep it private or hour to really explore that destina- ites. Did you love to make friendship to check out age-appropriate comic else. Have them present their pro- on the Internet. Keep a log of the share the results with the family. tion via Google Earth and by re- bracelets or collect comic books? books and graphic novels, as well as posed vacations to the whole family results. Give rewards for problems Sign up for BrainPop. This edu- searching online information. Ex- Did your husband learn to play gui- More boredom busters cookbooks and biographies. by showing the math writ large on solved. cational website has more than 1,000 pand your geographic horizons fur- tar or practice scouting skills in the Use this list of movies based Factory”* by Roald Dahl Visit museums in your area. posterboard. Who knows, they just Measure and mix. Put the kids in short animated movies for kids ages ther by video-calling your friends or backyard? Summer is the perfect on books and gardening books to “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Find out in advance when the free might talk you into a trip you hadn’t charge of desserts for the summer. 6 to 17, making it the perfect substi- family and informally interviewing time to share your favorite hobbies keep little brains active on sum- Kinney days are to visit local museums and thought of yourself. Make sure they create some healthy tute teacher for your kids over the them about the area where they live. and summer pastimes with your mer vacation. “Little Women”* by Louisa May learning centers. Opt for guided or Let them plan a meal. The kids choices like fruit pops or sorbet, as summer. Best of all, they can pur- Post a map on the wall and stick a kids. Why not strike up a conversa- Alcott non-guided tour, as your family pre- can become chefs for the day, in- well as delicious baked goodies like sue topics that interest them. Check tack in each location you visit virtu- tion about it at dinner tonight to get Books with film “Harry Potter” by J. K. Rowling fers. Be sure to check out the gift cluding the jobs of finding the reci- pies, cakes, and cookies. If they get with your child’s school library to ally. the memories rolling? adaptations to “The Lion, The Witch And The shop on your way out for inspired pes, making the grocery list, cutting carried away, let them have a neigh- see if they have free access to Brain- Think beyond the lemonade Admire intelligence. Find read together Wardrobe”* by C. S. Lewis games and toys. the coupons, doing the shopping, borhood bake sale. PopJr for kindergarten through third stand. Terrific lessons about busi- healthy and smart virtual role mod- “Madeline” by Ludwig Bemel- “The Hobbit”* by J. R. R. Tol- Plant a garden together. Use comparing brands, and cooking up Go multi-media with books you grade. Otherwise, a subscription is ness, sales, and marketing will be els for your tween or teen to study mans and John Bemelmans-Mar- kien illustrated gardening books by Sha- a storm. Then be a good sport and read together. Take turns reading money well spent on entertaining learned when you create your child’s over the summer. For example, if ciano * More than one film version ron Lovejoy to find projects that suit enjoy whatever they serve. Very out loud or check out audio books enrichment. version of the lemonade stand. Why your young lady loves entropy and “The Cat In The Hat” by Dr. available. the personalities of your family and young children can do the same, from your local library to listen to be- Tackle a big creative project. not sell old toys, baked goods, or art- dissecting frogs, she might enjoy try- Seuss kids. If your family loves pizza, plant only with make-pretend food. fore dinner or before bed. Once you Choose one that takes planning, cre- work as a lesson in entrepreneurism? ing some home experiments created “Winnie-The-Pooh” by A. A. Gardening books a pizza garden. If fresh salsa is your have a word of the day. Put the finish the book as a family, watch the ativity, and involving others like put- You never know. You might spark a by Bill Nye, the “Science Guy.” Learn Milne by Sharon Lovejoy thing, plant a salsa garden. Think word in large letters at the top of a movie together. Compare and con- ting on a puppet show, writing a future interest in business. more at http://www.billnye.com/for- “Eloise” by Kay Thompson and “Roots, Shoots, Buckets & about what your family likes to eat page with the definition just below. trast the books and the films. See play, or making a movie. Let your Commit to a cause. If your child kids-teachers/home-demos/. Make Hilary Knight Boots: Gardening Together With and plant accordingly. See sidebar Hang the word on the fridge and sidebar for suggested books that child approach the project in his loves animals, see if you can spend a list of virtual summer tutors for “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. Children” for guidebooks bursting with gar- make a game out of using it in sen- have been made into movies. own way, and only offer to help if some time volunteering at a local each child and indulge in custom- White “Sunflower Houses, Inspiration dening inspiration. tences all day long. Keep a “How I Spent My Sum- you are needed. Invest a little money animal shelter. If she’s a regular fash- ized summer learning. “The Tale Of Desperaux” by From The Garden” shop like a teacher. Visit your Battle bugs or weeds as re- mer Scrapbook.” Choose a blank- in your child’s creativity and their ionista, why not throw a summer Christina Katz loves jungle gym Kate DiCamillo “Trowel and Error: Over 700 local teacher supply store and stock search projects. What a great way page, over-sized book with ample imaginations will be buoyed by your “trashion” show to raise money for slides, water park slides, Slip ’N Slides, “Freaky Friday”* by Mary Rod- Tips, Remedies & Shortcuts For up on workbooks and educational to practice troubleshooting and po- pages for writing, collaging, collect- patronage. a local charity? Even a trip to your and Chutes And Ladders, but not the gers The Gardener” games. Other things you will find that tentially solve your most nagging ing, and embellishing. Set aside time Visit friends and family around local food bank or letting your kids summer slide. Her latest book is “Per- “Charlie And The Chocolate might motivate summer loungers in- nuisances. Challenge older kids to to work on “summer books” for a the world. Start with a list of friends come with you while you give blood mission Granted, 45 Reasons To Micro- clude timers for breaking the day solve your ecological challenges by half hour every day at whatever time and family you know all over the is a life lesson that keeps on giving. publish.” July 2014 • QUEENS Family 9 HealtHealtHh Watch those glands Addressing concerns with the adenoids

ssues with the adenoids, or adenoid glands, are most common I in children around your son’s age, so your friend’s suspicion is un- EVERY SUNDAY IS A derstandable. The adenoid glands are a collection of tissue that is located in the space behind the nose. From birth through the age of 3, the adenoids typically remain very FAMILY SUNDAY small, and then start to grow rap- idly until they reach their maximum size around the age of 6. After that, the adenoids usually start to shrink, and generally disappear altogether by a child’s teenage years. How- ever, if the adenoid glands become • Pre-Game Fun & Entertainment enlarged, either due to infection (adenoiditis) or excessive growth (adenoid hypertrophy), this can in- on Mets Plaza deed lead to the symptoms you are describing — congestion, ear infections due to fluid not draining from the ear canal, sore throat, and trou- • Giveaways to First 15,000 Fans ble swallowing. Other symptoms may include trouble breathing, bad breath, dry mouth, and snoring. Persistent adenoiditis can also result in more serious complications • Kids run the bases Post-Game such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and lung asthma. A surgical procedure to remove in the Mr. Met Dash the adenoid glands (adenoidectomy) can sometimes be necessary to treat adenoiditis. However, there ment for adenoiditis. However, If you are concerned that your are many steps that should come should they prove ineffective, or if son may have adenoiditis, consult first. A doctor usually confirms a the symptoms of adenoiditis recur, your pediatrician. He can evaluate diagnosis of adenoiditis by viewing adenoidectomy may ultimately be your child, recommend the proper the adenoids directly, either with a required. Adenoidectomy is a safe, treatment, and, if necessary, refer specialized mirror inserted into the non-invasive procedure that takes 45 you to a specialist. Adenoiditis can mouth or by carefully threading a minutes, and is performed under gen- be a serious condition, but the array device called an endoscope through eral anesthesia by an otolaryngolo- of options available to effectively the nose. gist — a surgeon who specializes in address it means that your child Antibiotics and steroidal nasal the study and treatment of diseases can be breathing easily before you sprays are the most common treat- of the ear, nose, and throat. know it.

10 QUEENS Family • July 2014 HealtH Watch those glands Addressing concerns with the adenoids

For almost a year now, my son has complained that he always has a stuffy nose and a sore throat. More recently, he has developed trouble swallowing and has had frequent ear Family HealtH infections as well. A friend suggested Dr. PramoD Narula, mD that my son may have adenoiditis, Chairman of Pediatrics as her son did earlier this year. Her New York methodist Hospital son required surgery. Can you tell me more about this condition, and what the next step is? Is surgery always necessary? ssues with the adenoids, or adenoid glands, are most common I in children around your son’s age, so your friend’s suspicion is un- EVERY SUNDAY IS A derstandable. The adenoid glands are a collection of tissue that is located in the space behind the nose. From birth through the age of 3, the adenoids typically remain very FAMILY SUNDAY small, and then start to grow rap- idly until they reach their maximum size around the age of 6. After that, the adenoids usually start to shrink, and generally disappear altogether by a child’s teenage years. How- ever, if the adenoid glands become • Pre-Game Fun & Entertainment enlarged, either due to infection (adenoiditis) or excessive growth (adenoid hypertrophy), this can in- on Mets Plaza deed lead to the symptoms you are describing — congestion, ear infections due to fluid not draining from the ear canal, sore throat, and trou- • Giveaways to First 15,000 Fans ble swallowing. Other symptoms may include trouble breathing, bad breath, dry mouth, and snoring. Persistent adenoiditis can also result in more serious complications • Kids run the bases Post-Game such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and lung asthma. A surgical procedure to remove in the Mr. Met Dash the adenoid glands (adenoidectomy) can sometimes be necessary to treat adenoiditis. However, there ment for adenoiditis. However, If you are concerned that your are many steps that should come should they prove ineffective, or if son may have adenoiditis, consult first. A doctor usually confirms a the symptoms of adenoiditis recur, your pediatrician. He can evaluate diagnosis of adenoiditis by viewing adenoidectomy may ultimately be your child, recommend the proper the adenoids directly, either with a required. Adenoidectomy is a safe, treatment, and, if necessary, refer specialized mirror inserted into the non-invasive procedure that takes 45 you to a specialist. Adenoiditis can mouth or by carefully threading a minutes, and is performed under gen- be a serious condition, but the array device called an endoscope through eral anesthesia by an otolaryngolo- of options available to effectively the nose. gist — a surgeon who specializes in address it means that your child Antibiotics and steroidal nasal the study and treatment of diseases can be breathing easily before you sprays are the most common treat- of the ear, nose, and throat. know it.

July 2014 • QUEENS Family 11 TO THE EDITOR

out new museums, run through the sprinklers, take bike rides, build sand castles together, and go on Got their ‘Back’ Summer is time for road trips. Like an ice cream cone on a scorching summer day, his By Shavana aBruzzo a Duane Reade store near you from A humble backpack can amount childhood is not going to last for- Operation July 14 through Aug. 8. You can to a badge of honor for underprivi- ever. The author insists, however, ummer is finally here, but the also donate at the register from leged children: It can help restore that “over indulging won’t make you Backpack start of a new school year is July 13 to 24 to help the retailer normalcy to their otherwise cha- fun, not test prep happy — but your child’s admis- S around the corner. continue its assistance to vulner- otic lives, make them look and feel sion to Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, The pint-sized pupils in your life able youth. more like their classmates, and help or the college of his dreams most helps a child may already be bugging you about Operation Backpack instills com- them start the school year prepared BY LEAH HEATH edition of Queens Family to read certainly will.” As though spending buying pens, pencils, notebooks, munity service in children while de- and confident in the knowledge that in the article “Unlikely Summer” quality time together is an indul- in need face binders, bookbags and all the other fraying costs for families in need, their education is important and that “Education is not the filling of a by Frances Kweller that “studying gence, and our happiness and ful- supplies that make their fresh start claims the program’s founder. someone believes in them. bucket, but the lighting of a fire.” can’t stop in June when there’s fillment could only be guaranteed fun, so turn the nag into a flag of op- “A new backpack and school sup- It can be also be a fun and fulfill- — William Butler Yeats a big test on the horizon.” Such by a fancy school’s admission. school with a portunity for good works and intro- plies can make the difference being summer activity for your whole a summer program demands four I agree with the philosophy set duce them to Operation Backpack. tween a child being excited to go family — the rewards of which are in y the time you read this, sum- hours per day, four days a week out by Elisabeth Guthrie and Kathy smile The annual campaign of Volun- to school and not wanting to go at a class of their own. mer will be in full swing. But for eight weeks — a total of 128 Matthews in their book, “The Trou- teers of America-Greater New York all,” says Rachel Weinstein. “With Visit www.OperationBackpackNYC. B at the time of this writing, hours — because “your kids have ble with Perfect” — “It’s more impor- collects brand-new knapsacks filled the average cost of a filled backpack org/fill for a grade-specific supply list. we’re counting down just nine more the rest of their lives to do those tant to cultivate a child’s drive than with grade-specific supplies for the hovering around $81, we can relieve Companies and community groups in- days of school until summer vaca- things” like relax at the beach, play to push them to build a resume. thousands of city children living in the financial burden that many par- terested in donating can contact Rachel tion — that wide-open expanse of water sports, etc. But don’t we To focus on character development homeless and domestic violence ents face.” Weinstein at [email protected]. free days when we can do anything all feel like they grow up way too rather than achievement.” Besides, shelters, and then delivers them to we please and nothing pressing fast? And when is the last time that my kids have managed to impress their doorsteps before the is on the agenda. So imagine my you had 69 days in a row off as a their teachers year after year with- first day of school. surprise when I opened the June grown up? This is the only time in out us having to outsource their ed- You and your their lives that they will experi- ucation to tutors and test prep com- family can help ence that kind of freedom and panies. Whatever happened to sim- by dropping off that time can never be replaced. ply reading to your kids every night new backpacks How can we possibly squander and getting them out of the house and supplies at a summer of their short child- every once in a while to explore hood for a test that the author the real world? (And if you doubt Unlikely summer admits gains only a very small the extraordinary impact of reading By Frances Kweller percentage of students access to your kids from day one, check Studying can’t inter has turned to spring to these specialized schools out “The Read-Aloud Handbook” by and with the warm stop in June W weather comes thoughts “of their dreams?” I found it Jim Trelease. He explains why “the of summer. For many New York City parents, this is the time to start incredibly disappointing that best S.A.T. prep course is to read to when there’s thinking about planning summer activities for the kids. Your children this “family” magazine would your children when they’re little” at a big test on have worked hard for the past 10 months, and visions of hot summer feature an article that encour- this link: http://trelease-on-reading. the horizon days, ice cream cones, and water sports dance in their heads. It’s ages parents to sideline qual- com/rah-intro.html.) tempting to let them sit back, relax, and watch the days fly by. After all, isn’t this the time in their lives to let ity time with their children so This point of view puts even them lounge at the beach with their friends and get a tan? they can study for an exam all more pressure on kids and families The answer: your kids have the rest of their lives to do those things. summer. that are already under tremendous But they only have this one moment to prepare for the New York City - My oldest is in middle pressure, especially when it says, Specialized High School Admis sions Test program. This is the time school and has worked his “This is not a mistake you or your to make preparations for the future - — preparations that will have sig butt off all year doing way child can afford to make.” I un- nificant and profound effects on their lives. more homework than I think derstand that some families agree In an increasingly competitive world, getting into a specialized - is appropriate for an 11-year- with this way of thinking, but to high school can make a pivotal dif ference in your child’s future. As old. I miss him when he’s former New York City Comptroller - phrase it in such a way makes it John C. Liu wrote for The Huff ington Post, “The Specialized High chained to a desk for hours seem downright careless and ir- Schools are the equivalent of New York City’s Ivy League. Admittance - on end in the evenings and responsible not to send your kid to your child truly grasp the material to these schools is a ticket to suc to an extent that no prep book can cess. They bring an almost certain - top New York City high schools. on the weekends. I wouldn’t a test prep program. It perpetuates Classes often take place four days a - match. guarantee of high school gradua And if you’re still not sure that tion, in a city where the graduation week, with both morning and after dream of taking this un- this extremely competitive culture - you want your child to sacrifice rate is 65 percent, and an almost - noons sessions offered. In addition, his endless pool-lounging, just certain guarantee of college accep students can elect to attend week think about it. There is, in fact, still structured free time away that has classmates pressing each tance. More than a quarter of the end sessions instead. Some even plenty of time to lounge by the pool graduates of Stuyvesant and Bronx offer trips for both high school and or at the beach this summer. And from him. He deserves to other about their grades and test Science go on to university in the college tours on Fridays. that relaxation will feel so much real Ivy Leagues, at Harvard, and You may be thinking that your better after a hard day of working take a break and get to all results at every turn when they Yale, and Brown, or other top-tier child can simply study for the test and learning, knowing that you are colleges.” on their own, in their spare time, taking key steps towards a suc- Getting a high score on the test - and ace it nonetheless. This is not - those things that he has should be just running around the - cessful future for your child. Over is the only way to gain possible en - a mistake you or your child can af indulging won’t make you happy trance into a New York City special ford to make. Even the most disci limited time for during the schoolyard playing tag. As for me — but your child’s admission to ized high school and enrolling your plined students need a structured - Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, or the child in a competitive test prep - setting in order to properly prepare school year, like expand- and my house, we will be wringing - college of his dreams most cer- course gives your child the stron for this challenging exam. Espe cially during the summer, procrasti tainly will. ing his Lego kingdom, out every last drop of our summer gest advantage. Frances Kweller is an education and There are many local test prep - nation is far too easy of a trap to fall - testing standards expert, and founder of companies that offer comprehen - into, and these classes are neces making stop-motion mov- Kweller Prep. together. I just hope other par- sive summer camp tutoring pro sary to keep your child focused. In grams that have had tremendous addition, top-notch tutors will help ies, and devouring books ents don’t feel pressured to take success in helping students get into of his own choosing just Kweller’s advice and ruin their for fun. We can check kids’ summers. 12 QUEENS Family • July 2014 Got their ‘Back’ By Shavana aBruzzo a Duane Reade store near you from A humble backpack can amount Operation July 14 through Aug. 8. You can to a badge of honor for underprivi- ummer is finally here, but the also donate at the register from leged children: It can help restore Backpack start of a new school year is July 13 to 24 to help the retailer normalcy to their otherwise cha- S around the corner. continue its assistance to vulner- otic lives, make them look and feel The pint-sized pupils in your life able youth. more like their classmates, and help helps a child may already be bugging you about Operation Backpack instills com- them start the school year prepared buying pens, pencils, notebooks, munity service in children while de- and confident in the knowledge that in need face binders, bookbags and all the other fraying costs for families in need, their education is important and that supplies that make their fresh start claims the program’s founder. someone believes in them. fun, so turn the nag into a flag of op- “A new backpack and school sup- It can be also be a fun and fulfill- school with a portunity for good works and intro- plies can make the difference being summer activity for your whole duce them to Operation Backpack. tween a child being excited to go family — the rewards of which are in smile The annual campaign of Volun- to school and not wanting to go at a class of their own. teers of America-Greater New York all,” says Rachel Weinstein. “With Visit www.OperationBackpackNYC. collects brand-new knapsacks filled the average cost of a filled backpack org/fill for a grade-specific supply list. with grade-specific supplies for the hovering around $81, we can relieve Companies and community groups in- thousands of city children living in the financial burden that many par- terested in donating can contact Rachel homeless and domestic violence ents face.” Weinstein at [email protected]. shelters, and then delivers them to their doorsteps before the first day of school. You and your family can help by dropping off new backpacks and supplies at

July 2014 • QUEENS Family 13 Summer reading on an e-reader

By Sue LeBreton kids to read for fun. Research shows they say they are keen to read more. Summertime that they are more likely to read Almost half of the children aged 6 s temperatures rise and a book that they choose. So have to 17 told the researchers that they and the the days lengthen, are you them pick an interesting book and would read more books for fun if A dreaming about lazy, sum- then suggest making it an e-book to they had greater access to e-books. reading is easy mer days, lounging on the beach change their summer reading into a More books for fun? That is music to or relaxing in a hammock reading new and exciting experience. a parent’s ears. a great summer book? How about Just as they embrace all the new The Scholastic data also showed with e-books your children, do they read through- technology, children are quickly that 25 percent of boys who had out the summer or take a vacation adopting this form of book reading. read an e-book were now reading from books? According to the Scholastic Kids and more books for fun. That is fantastic Summer reading helps children Family Reading Report, the percent- news for a group who tends to read maintain the academic progress age of children who have read an e- less as they age. E-books could be they achieved in the school year. book has almost doubled in the past a boon to your efforts to keep your It is also a great time to encourage three years, rising to 46 percent, and boy reading regularly for pleasure. What if your child is a reluctant reader? This is a group that can ben- Station Portable or the Nintendo efit from e-books because they are More about e-readers DS. The Play Station and Nintendo often intimidated by larger books The experience that most closely readers who are easily seduced to options are more cumbersome to and the appearance of a text-heavy mimics reading a print book is using other media. turn into readers, but it can be page. E-books are read on slim de- one of the e-readers with black and done, and instructions are avail- vices that display a single page and white e-ink pages. The market is Buying an e-reader able online. offer the option to increase the type dominated by Sony, Kobo and Kin- Before you head to the store, go To use an existing device to size. My 11-year-old son loves that dle devices. They range from the to your library’s website so that read an e-book, download an app the e-reader tracks his progress. base models (about $69) that re- you know what format they sup- so that you can read your books, Like the children in the study, he quire you to download books from port, otherwise, you might end up magazines, and newspapers any- is motivated to see the percentage a seller’s site while hooked to with a device where purchas- where. Just be sure that the app is read increase on the screen instead your home computer, to ing books is your only op- compatible with the source where of being discouraged by seeing the newer wi-fi and touch- tion. Talk to friends who you purchased the original ma- volume of a print book that remains screen models that have e-readers and do terial. For example, if you buy to be read despite expending consid- allow you to buy books Top some online research books from Kobo for your Kobo erable time reading. on the go (up to $199). for comparisons. De- reader, you need the Kobo app to Two e-book attributes children Be careful, this is a con- Tips fine what is important be able to read that same mate- say they like are portability and venient but potentially to you as a reader. Do rial on your other devices. There privacy. The ability to carry mul- budget-stretching option you need a dictionary? Do are some conversion software op- tiple books offers the opportunity for an avid book buyer. you need wi-fi? Once you are tions available if you purchase to move to the next book when they These are dedicated book de- clear about what you need, go to from multiple sources, but if you complete one, or switch books if vices, so no surfing the web or a store and handle the various go that route, you will need to be the current one loses their inter- pricey device into your home and accessible on your device. The first note that for summer reading on the echoed that sentiment and said checking e-mails. E-books are devices to see which you prefer. more comfortable playing with est. What a great tool to have when budget? E-reading does not have time you borrow an e-book you have beach or deck, many of these back- they still preferred a paper book at slightly cheaper to purchase than Remember to ask where you can the technology. traveling. Children commented in to break the bank. There is an e- to download the required software lit devices do not perform well in bedtime. That is probably a wise print books, so depending upon buy books that are compatible Some e-reader producers have the study that they were also fond reader option to suit most budgets, but the process is relatively simple. direct sunlight due to the glare, but choice, since exposure to lit devices your reading and purchasing pace with this specific reader. entered into the tablet market so of the fact that with e-books they and you can borrow books from the You can begin e-reading today an e-reader is fine. can delay the onset of sleep, not at the e-reader can pay for itself fairly that users can surf the internet can hide what they are reading from library without ever leaving your without an outlay of cash if you use Despite its many merits, e-reading all what we parents are looking for quickly. Remember, no late fees Other devices and check e-mails in addition to friends. Admit it, sometimes we all home. Some libraries even loan the technology that you may already is not likely to replace print books at bedtime. at the library. The lack of distrac- You can read an e-book on reading e-books. These devices read things we might not want our devices. The best part about bor- own, such as a cellphone, iPod, iPad, for all uses. Nothing surpasses the Sue LeBreton is a health and wellness tion from e-mail and the lure of your laptop, computer, iPad or range from $200 up to $600 for friends to see. rowing e-books from your library? tablet, laptop, or computer. Down- joy of snuggling and reading to your journalist and an avid reader. Thanks to web surfing can also be helpful for tablet, iPod, cellphone and Play their multiple offerings. Are your eyes glazing over at the No late fees. Once your borrowing load an e-book app and you can child at bedtime, no matter what her e-reader, she carries a library with thought of introducing yet another period expires, the file is no longer begin to buy or borrow books. Take their age. Children in the study her wherever she goes.

14 QUEENS Family • July 2014 Summer reading on an e-reader

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July 2014 • QUEENS Family 19 Kids in business By Denise yearian or product for them. In Ben’s case, Best Home Pet Care. With a little cre- Children rake there were plenty of people in need ativity, your child can come up with hildren go into business for of summer pet care. Also, look at a name that’s cute, clever, and states in the skills a variety of reasons. Some small businesses in the community. its purpose. C need extra cash to pay for Do any offer a similar service your The best place to begin adver- recreational activities. Others have a child could provide at a lower cost? tising is with family, friends, and when they desire to save for the future. Still oth- neighbors. ers have a little extra time and want Sole proprietor or “One thing that made Ben’s busi- to make good use of it. Whatever the joint venture ness so successful was we lived in get to work motivation, starting a summer busi- Many small businesses successfully the same community for 10 years,” ness is a good way for children to run with one person. The key question says Stephanie. “People knew our learn entrepreneurial skills. Here are to ask is, how much time does your whole family and felt comfortable let- some things to consider: child have to devote to the business? ting Ben take care of their pet.” If he is on a swim team or involved in One of the cheapest and most ef- Choose an idea another sports program, his time may fective ways to advertise is to print To get your child started in a busi- be limited. For this reason, your child up flyers and pass them around ness, help him make a list of what he may want to consider working with an- the neighborhood or community. likes to do and businesses that relate other family member or friend. Flyers should be printed on bright to those interests. For the Andersons, this was the paper and include the business “When Ben decided he wanted best way to go. Their oldest child, name, child’s name, phone number, to start a business, we sat down Brandon, had karate lessons several address, services or products of- and talked about what he could do,” times a week and a few summer tour- fered, and price (if desired). Posters says his mother, Stephanie. “He has naments on the calendar. that are tacked on bulletin boards always loved animals, so it seemed a “While Brandon was at lessons, are another good option, especially good fit for him to take care of other the girls and I mixed and baked if they have tear-and-take tabs on people’s pets.” cookies, so they would be ready the bottom of the poster that lists Once your child has made a list of to sell the next day,” reports their the service provided and a contact what he enjoys doing and the kinds of mother Kim. number. Other advertising options services or products he can provide, The upside to having a joint ven- include business cards, newspaper have him analyze the market. Are ture is less work for each individual ads, phone calls, and emails. there people who live in your area and more potential for the business with specific needs? Talk with your to grow. The down side is they have Count the cost child about those needs and how to split the profits, and one party Before your child delves into busi- he may be able to provide a service may feel he or she is doing more ness, have him list all of the supplies work than the other. needed and the cost of each item. If “There were times the girls com- he has money in his savings account, plained that their brother didn’t help he can use that to get the business Business ideas for kids with the mixing and baking,” Kim up and running. If not, perhaps you Short on business ideas? Here’s • Baking says. “But I reminded them their can loan it to him with the agree- a few: • Produce stand brother was the one in charge of ad- ment he pay it back. That’s what the • Babysitting • G a r d e n weeding vertising. And he was always there Andersons did. • Birthday party helper or en- • L aw n mowing when it came time to sell.” “When my kids started Yum tertainer • C a r washing Yums, they were pretty broke,” Kim • Tutoring • Personalized people and pet Advertising ideas states. “I told them I would pay for • D a t a entry gifts Before advertising, choose a name the initial supplies, and they could • D o g walking • T- sh i r t making that fits. Some business names are reimburse me as the business took • Pe t care • Making care packages cute and clever. Others have names off.” Another option? Have your child • Refreshment stand • Jewelr y making or other craft that clearly state who is running the do extra chores around the house to business and what it offers — Ben’s raise money for start up. 20 QUEENS Family • July 2014 Kids in business By Denise yearian or product for them. In Ben’s case, Best Home Pet Care. With a little cre- Children rake there were plenty of people in need ativity, your child can come up with hildren go into business for of summer pet care. Also, look at a name that’s cute, clever, and states in the skills a variety of reasons. Some small businesses in the community. its purpose. C need extra cash to pay for Do any offer a similar service your The best place to begin adver- recreational activities. Others have a child could provide at a lower cost? tising is with family, friends, and when they desire to save for the future. Still oth- neighbors. ers have a little extra time and want Sole proprietor or “One thing that made Ben’s busi- to make good use of it. Whatever the joint venture ness so successful was we lived in get to work motivation, starting a summer busi- Many small businesses successfully the same community for 10 years,” ness is a good way for children to run with one person. The key question says Stephanie. “People knew our learn entrepreneurial skills. Here are to ask is, how much time does your whole family and felt comfortable let- some things to consider: child have to devote to the business? ting Ben take care of their pet.” If he is on a swim team or involved in One of the cheapest and most ef- Choose an idea another sports program, his time may fective ways to advertise is to print To get your child started in a busi- be limited. For this reason, your child up flyers and pass them around ness, help him make a list of what he may want to consider working with an- the neighborhood or community. likes to do and businesses that relate other family member or friend. Flyers should be printed on bright to those interests. For the Andersons, this was the paper and include the business “When Ben decided he wanted best way to go. Their oldest child, name, child’s name, phone number, to start a business, we sat down Brandon, had karate lessons several address, services or products of- and talked about what he could do,” times a week and a few summer tour- fered, and price (if desired). Posters says his mother, Stephanie. “He has naments on the calendar. that are tacked on bulletin boards always loved animals, so it seemed a “While Brandon was at lessons, are another good option, especially Determine the price ness, have your child determine ex- that he inform you of his where- you back. This is also a good time to good fit for him to take care of other the girls and I mixed and baked if they have tear-and-take tabs on The flip side to counting the cost actly what services or products he abouts at all times. Avoid letting teach your child about benevolent people’s pets.” cookies, so they would be ready the bottom of the poster that lists is determining the price. If your will offer. This should then be com- him sell door-to-door. Stress the im- giving. Is there an organization he Once your child has made a list of to sell the next day,” reports their the service provided and a contact child is making a product, such as municated to future customers. If, portance of not talking with strang- can give to? what he enjoys doing and the kinds of mother Kim. number. Other advertising options Yum Yum Cookies, go to a place for example, your child starts a ers while he is alone. Remind your Once kids experience the accom- services or products he can provide, The upside to having a joint ven- include business cards, newspaper where similar products are being lawn mowing business, will he pro- child that if he ever feels uncom- plishment of working, earning, and have him analyze the market. Are ture is less work for each individual ads, phone calls, and emails. sold. In the Andersons’ case, a local vide his own gas? Sweep the drive- fortable, leave the situation and spending, they may decide to keep there people who live in your area and more potential for the business bakery. What are similar products way? Rake, if necessary? Depend- find a trusted adult immediately. If going. That’s what Ben did. with specific needs? Talk with your to grow. The down side is they have Count the cost selling for? How much can your ing on the business, he may want to you have an extra cellphone or one “He had so much fun taking care child about those needs and how to split the profits, and one party Before your child delves into busi- child reasonably charge after pay- have a written description of what he can borrow, let him take it while of other people’s animals, he kept he may be able to provide a service may feel he or she is doing more ness, have him list all of the supplies ing for supplies and still realize a he provides. When the service has he is gone. the business going for several years,” work than the other. needed and the cost of each item. If profit? been completed, your child should concludes Stephanie. “There were times the girls com- he has money in his savings account, If your child is providing a service, give the customer a receipt and Record his success For the Andersons, Yum Yums plained that their brother didn’t help he can use that to get the business find out what his competitors are make a duplicate copy for himself. Being a successful entrepreneur was a summer experience that was Business ideas for kids with the mixing and baking,” Kim up and running. If not, perhaps you charging for the same services. Do Even though your child is young, means managing money wisely. En- shelved when school started. Short on business ideas? Here’s • Baking says. “But I reminded them their can loan it to him with the agree- they charge by the job or the hour? he can earn the respect of custom- courage your child to record his in- “By the time fall rolled around, a few: • Produce stand brother was the one in charge of ad- ment he pay it back. That’s what the What are kids his age earning for ers by maintaining good work eth- come, expenses, and profit by mak- my kids were ready to shift gears,” • Babysitting • G a r d e n weeding vertising. And he was always there Andersons did. doing similar work? One key ques- ics. Impress on him the need to be ing a chart in a notebook or using a Kim finishes. “That’s okay, though. It • Birthday party helper or en- • L aw n mowing when it came time to sell.” “When my kids started Yum tion your child should ask himself is, on time, respectful, and hard work- ledger. This will show him how much was a great experience, and I’m glad tertainer • C a r washing Yums, they were pretty broke,” Kim “Can I offer this product or service ing. This is also a good way to help money he has put into the business they did it. My kids worked together • Tutoring • Personalized people and pet Advertising ideas states. “I told them I would pay for for a little lower than market rate and the business grow. Remind him and how much he has gleaned from for a common goal and learned a • D a t a entry gifts Before advertising, choose a name the initial supplies, and they could still make a profit?” If the answer is that current customers may pass it. Allow your child to spend some of little about what it takes to run a • D o g walking • T- sh i r t making that fits. Some business names are reimburse me as the business took “yes,” he’s in business! along his name to potential new his earnings, but encourage him to business.” • Pe t care • Making care packages cute and clever. Others have names off.” Another option? Have your child customers. save some and put some back into Denise Yearian is the former editor • Refreshment stand • Jewelr y making or other craft that clearly state who is running the do extra chores around the house to Policies and practices At the onset of your child’s busi- the business. If he has borrowed of two parenting magazines and the business and what it offers — Ben’s raise money for start up. Before embarking on the business, establish safety rules. Insist money from you, he needs to pay mother of three children. July 2014 • QUEENS Family 21 HealtHy eating Food label accuracy ou felt so proud of yourself. The “Calories from Fat” line would tablespoon of ketchup contains one You consumed only half of be removed. teaspoon of sugar. Y one of those stubby cartons Percent daily calories would shift A revised nutrition facts label may of premium ice cream — until you to the left of the label. And some pack- not stop you from overeating ice noticed with horror that a serving age sizes would be required to show cream, but at least the portion size size is only half a cup and not the both “per serving” and “per package” will be easier to read and will be entire carton. Oops. calorie and nutrient amounts. more realistic. Let’s face it, the nutrition facts Added sugars would be highlighted Christine Palumbo is a Naperville-reg- Good sense panel that has been a part of our food on a new line. Currently, naturally oc- istered dietitian nutritionist who is a new packages for two decades is confus- curring sugars and added sugars are Fellow of the American Academy of Nutri- eatinG ing and frustrating. But if the Food lumped together. Foods with unex- tion and Dietetics and is enthused about Christine M. PaluMbo, rD and Drug Administration gets its way, pected added sugars include pasta the proposed changes, although she labels will soon be revamped. sauce, ketchup, and pizza. One cup wishes caffeine would also be included. Americans have mixed feelings of pasta sauce has five teaspoons of Follow her on Twitter @PalumboRD, Fa- when it comes to how helpful food sugar while a frozen pizza may con- cebook at Christine Palumbo Nutrition, labels are to them. According to a tain as much as six teaspoons. Each or [email protected]. Harris Poll of 2,266 adults surveyed in February: • They are divided on whether Mini mushroom burgers seeing “healthy” on a food package is a helpful nutrition indicator, with PreParation time: 5 minutes season both sides with salt and 53 percent feeling it’s helpful and 47 marinate time: 30 minutes pepper. Heat a grill or grill pan percent indicating it’s not. over medium heat and spray with Fact: This claim is strictly regu- Cooking time: 8 minutes non-stick cooking spray. Place the lated, with specific limits on its ServeS: 4 mushrooms on the grill gill side fat, saturated fat, cholesterol down and cook for 4 minutes. turn ingreDientS: and sodium content, plus and continue to grill until mushroom a requirement for certain 2 Portabella mushrooms, stems is almost cooked through, about 4 removed good nutrients. more minutes. Remove from pan and • T h r e e out of four 1/4 cup light balsamic vinaigrette drain mushrooms on paper towel, (76 percent) feel that salt and freshly ground black pepper gill side down. Cut each mushroom the statement “Made 8 small high-fiber whole-grain into quarters and place on buns. top with…” — as in “Made dinner rolls with onion and tomato and serve. with real fruit” — is a 8 slices red onion nUtrition FaCtS: 144 calories, 29 helpful signpost. 8 slices tomato g carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, Fact: These labels can be DireCtionS: Place Portabellas and 5 g sugars, 5 g protein, 2.5 g fat (0 applied to anything that contains vinaigrette in a large zip top bag. sat or trans fat), 0 cholesterol, 300 even very small amounts of the Zip and lightly rub the vinaigrette mg sodium, 40% dV selenium, 8% boasted content. into the mushrooms. Let marinate dV iron, 8% dV potassium for at least 30 minutes. Remove Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council and new labels, new mushrooms from bag, drain and mushroominfo.com. emphases Calorie counts would be in large type and portion sizes will be ad- justed to reflect how much Ameri- cans really eat. For example, a 20-ounce bottle of soda would be counted as one serving, rather than the two-and-a-half servings currently seen on most bottles. Your ice cream? The more realistic one cup serving would replace the current half-cup serving size. “Things like the size of a muffin have changed so dramatically. It is important that the information on the nutrition fact labels reflect the realities in the world today,” says administration commissioner Dr. Mar- garet Hamburg.

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July 2014 • QUEENS Family 23 (Left to right) Gianluca Pellegrini and Ping Wen Lin were citywide elementary winners for “Journey to the Stars.” Brian Tzic and Alex Trinidad were citywide middle school winners for “New York City.” Aleksandra Stanisavljevic clinched the title of citywide high school winner with her illustrations in “In Praise of Plants: Part V.” The book club Five city kids BY SHEREE WICHARD rooklyn and Manhattan stu- win big in dents took home the top B awards at the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation’s annual Bookmaking bookmaking Competition for grades third through 12. competition Citywide and borough-winning books, honorable mentions, and all school-wide winning books were on exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library (at Grand Army Plaza) in May. The citywide and borough winners and honorable mention recipients were given med- als at an awards ceremony at the library. In addition, the citywide winners received $500 and the borough winners $100 from the Foundation. The competition is divided into three categories: elementary (grades three through five), middle (grades that were descriptive and interesting Citywide middle sixth through eighth) and high and would work with Ping Wen’s il- school winner: school (grades nine to 12). This in- lustrations. My teacher helped me fix “New York City,” written and cludes elementary, middle and high any writing mistakes, which is okay illustrated by Alex Trinidad and school winners from District 75. because everyone makes mistakes!” Brian Tzic (Grade eight at PS 77K in Ping Wen explained that in their District 75, Brooklyn). Citywide elementary creative process, the illustrations The co-winner of this transporta- winner: came first. tion story had a creative take on New “Journey to the Stars,” by Gian- “The illustrations for our book York Harbor. luca Pellegrini, illustrated by Ping came before the story. I decided “One of my favorite pages to draw Wen Lin (fifth grade at PS-IS 229, the to draw Voyager I with a smile — I was the Staten Island Ferry with Dyker School in Brooklyn). thought he’d be a happy spaceship sharks in the water!” says Alex. “I The students were inspired by a because he was leaving the solar also liked using printmaking. First, story they saw about Voyager I. system. I used paint, special papers we picked a color of ink. Second, we “One day, Ping Wen and I were that my teacher got for me and pen- rolled the ink onto the foam plate. reading the New York Times and saw cils to do the drawings in the book. Then, we printed the foam plate onto a story about Voyager I. That’s how Voyager I had so many parts to his the book page. I am really proud of we came up with the idea for ‘Jour- body that I’d have to say he was the the book we made together.” ney to the Stars,” explains Gianluca. most challenging part to make. It Brian spoke about the fun they “It was really fun trying to find words was fun working with a friend.” had learning about new mediums

24 QUEENS Family • July 2014 decided to interpret the poem artistically, Discover How GooD You AnD/or Your cHilD cAn Feel which resulted in many elaborate pop- ups that I created, witHout MeDicAtion! painstakingly, with an X-acto knife and mixed media. But the Dr. Ken Eagle DC BCN effort was worth it!” Dr. Russell Lamboy DC BCN • • • Schools Chancel- 718-721-4100 lor Carmen Farina 38-04 31st Avenue praised the pro- Astoria, NY 11103 gram. Authorized Clinic www.braincoreny.com “Getting kids ex- www.braincoretherapy.com Inside “New York City” [email protected] cited about reading and writing is (Left to right) Gianluca Pellegrini and Ping Wen Lin were citywide elementary winners for “Journey to the Stars.” Brian Tzic and Alex Trinidad were citywide middle school critical for their long-term academic winners for “New York City.” Aleksandra Stanisavljevic clinched the title of citywide high school winner with her illustrations in “In Praise of Plants: Part V.” in art class. success. And I want to congratulate • Our approach is highly effective, safe, “New York City is the first book all of the talented student book- non-invasive and proven drug free system. I ever made!” he says. “Our art makers who have shown that they • It also enhances performance, improves teacher, Ms. Amie, showed us many understand and appreciate the link different kinds of books. I liked the between narrative and image,” she memory and increases IQ scores! accordion book best because it said. “We know that teachers are • It teaches self-regulation, offers permanent showed all the pages at once. To the keys to our students’ success, results and much much more... make the accordion, we had to fold and I thank all of the teachers and li- the pages and glue them together. brarians who have supported these • ADD/ADHD/PDD • Anxiety The book club We drew on Styrofoam plates in- young authors and illustrators. And • TBI • Depression BY SHEREE WICHARD stead of paper because you can I also want to thank the Ezra Jack • OCD; PTSD • Stress Five city kids print your drawings in many differ- Keats Foundation for creating and • Headaches • Insomnia rooklyn and Manhattan stu- ent colors. It was fun working on the supporting this program for almost • Tics/Tourettes • Incontinence win big in dents took home the top book with Alex. I am really good at 30 years.” • Learning • Impulsivity B awards at the Ezra Jack Keats drawing trains and buses and he is The annual Bookmaking Com- Disabilities/ Foundation’s annual Bookmaking good at drawing boats and cars.” petition begins each fall. Public Dyslexia bookmaking Competition for grades third through school students are invited to come 12. Citywide high up with an intriguing theme, create competition Citywide and borough-winning school winner: engaging text, and integrate illus- books, honorable mentions, and all “In Praise of Plants: Part V,” trations using a range of media. Now booking school-wide winning books were illustrated by Aleksandra Stan- Expressive writing and artwork are “Frozen” style parties on exhibit at the Brooklyn Public isavljevic (Grade 12 at Stuyvesant strongly encouraged. Disney’s Frozen Princess Library Central Library (at Grand High School, Manhattan). The process is integrated into Army Plaza) in May. The citywide The winner was inspired to in- classroom instruction with a WE COME TO YOU and borough winners and honorable terpret a poem she found. strong emphasis on the study of mention recipients were given med- “ ‘In Praise of Plants: Part V’ is an picture books. 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By Tammy Scileppi in the zoo, “pooh, pooh!” — prov- true classics. New York is a ing that being smart and strong is You can probably find at least t all started in 1939, with a hu- cool, even if you’re a mademoiselle. one “Madeline” storybook on every great place to morous, rhyming picture book Since her whimsical debut 75 kid’s bookshelf. I about a petite Parisian school- years ago, Madeline still remains girl. She’s a mischievous red-head one of the world’s most popular Who was Bemelmans? celebrate this with spunk and attitude, who be- and beloved fictional characters. A hundred years ago, a footloose, comes the envy of her classmates And, through her whirlwind esca- frustrated, misfit teen from Austria story of Paris when her appendix is removed pades in Paris, London, and the arrived in New York City. Needing (true story). French countryside — brought to a creative outlet, he began to draw Madeline is the feistiest of 12 little life by her creator Ludwig Bemel- on walls — of his apartment, in girls in two straight lines, wearing mans’s enchanting watercolor il- restaurants — everywhere. Starting identical coats and flat sailor cha- lustrations and light-hearted story- his first career as a busboy at the peaux. A brave role model for her telling — she has charmed her way Ritz Hotel, he taught himself how to young female readers, she seems from the original book through all sketch on the backs of menus and totally fearless when telling a tiger five sequels, which have become kitchen tile walls. 26 QUEENS Family • July 2014 “His ambition was to be a car- exchange for room and board. toonist, until the brilliant children’s In face, if you visit the hotel’s book editor at Viking discovered swanky Bemelmans Bar, you can him, and said, ‘You must write chil- enjoy a cocktail surrounded by dren’s books!’ ” says exhibit cura- his whimsical illustrations of city tor, Jane Curley. landmarks. The first lines of “Madeline” For youngsters who want to were written on the back of a menu feel like they’re part of “Made- at Pete’s Tavern in Manhattan. line” and love music and dressing Bemelmans claimed to have up fancy, Bemelmans Bar serves no imagination; all high tea and kid-friendly food his books are mostly from Saturdays based on his experi- from October ences and people through a week he knew. Madeline before Christ- herself was actually mas. Singer and a mix of personali- pianist Tina de- ties: his daughter, Varon even takes Barbara; his wife, singing requests Madeleine; and his and makes it a mother. The school- truly unique family girl was also her experience. creator’s alter ego, Madeline’s Tea at along with her fa- the Carlyle [35 E. 76th vorite companion, St. at Madison Avenue Pepito, who ex- on the Upper East Side, pressed Bemelmans’s (212) 744–1600, www. wild and naughty side as a child. rosewoodhotels.com/en/the-carlyle- Like Madeline, Bemelmans was new-york/dining/bemelmans-bar]. a free spirit; he liked living large. “His circle of friends ranged Anniversary from mobsters to millionaires. He celebration loved commissions like this one, To celebrate the 75th anniver- where he got to stay on board a sary, the New-York Historical So- luxurious yacht, just as he stayed ciety on Manhattan’s Upper West rent-free at the Carlyle, while he Side is honoring the little darling painted the murals at the bar of Paris and her creator with a there,” said Curley. special exhibit and family event And he loved to travel. from July 4 to Oct. 13 — featuring “For ‘Madeline and the Bad more than 90 original artworks Hat,’ he visited Spain; for ‘Made- by Bemelmans, as well as the line and the Gypsies,’ he followed weekly Madeline’s Tea Party on Gypsy caravans and circuses Wednesdays. around for an entire summer in To commemorate the anniver- 1958. Of course, it was fun for sary, a lavish slipcased edition of Ludwig Bemelmans’s painting of Madeline at the Paris Flower Market. him!” explains Curly. the original book can be viewed “A delight for both And his message — which runs or purchased at the New-York through all the Madeline books — Historical Society. It includes a kids and adults is one of “courage, optimism, and full-color panoramic pop-up delight in life, even in the face of spread of Paris, with all the fa- AMAZING!” challenges,” says Curly. mous landmarks, including Mad- Stage and Cinema 75 years of ‘Madeline’ The “Madeline” series includes eline’s house. “Madeline,” 1939; “Madeline’s Madeline in New York: The Art of New York is a By Tammy Scileppi in the zoo, “pooh, pooh!” — prov- true classics. Rescue,” 1953; “Madeline and the Ludwig Bemelmans at the New-York ing that being smart and strong is You can probably find at least Bad Hat,” 1956; “Madeline and the Historical Society [170 Central Park “JAW DROPPING!” t all started in 1939, with a hu- cool, even if you’re a mademoiselle. one “Madeline” storybook on every Gypsies,” 1959; “Madeline in Lon- West between W. 76th and W. 77th great place to morous, rhyming picture book Since her whimsical debut 75 kid’s bookshelf. don,” 1961. Bemelmans’s grand- streets on the Upper West Side, (212) Time Out NY Kids I about a petite Parisian school- years ago, Madeline still remains son has continued the series with 873–3400, www.nyhistory.org/exhibi- girl. She’s a mischievous red-head one of the world’s most popular Who was Bemelmans? books written and illustrated in tions/madeline-new-york] “Move over Blue Man Group & Stomp, celebrate this with spunk and attitude, who be- and beloved fictional characters. A hundred years ago, a footloose, his grandfather’s style: “Madeline Madeline’s Tea Party at the New- comes the envy of her classmates And, through her whirlwind esca- frustrated, misfit teen from Austria and the Cats of Rome,” “Madeline York Historical Society [170 Central story of Paris when her appendix is removed pades in Paris, London, and the arrived in New York City. Needing at the White House,” and “Mad- Park West between W. 76th and W. iLUMINATE is in the house!” (true story). French countryside — brought to a creative outlet, he began to draw eline and the Old House in Paris.” 77th streets on the Upper West Side, Times Square Chronicles Madeline is the feistiest of 12 little life by her creator Ludwig Bemel- on walls — of his apartment, in (212) 873–3400, www.nyhistory.org/ girls in two straight lines, wearing mans’s enchanting watercolor il- restaurants — everywhere. 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July 2014 • QUEENS Family 29 A need for flexibility By Shnieka L. JohnSon tional work arrangements. Request” legislation. Are they what Comptroller Stringer’s report, entitled “Fami- made you feel so strongly about ity Comptroller Scott lies and Flexibility: Reshaping the this topic of workplace flexibility? Scott Stringer Stringer is proposing legisla- Workplace for the 21st Century,” Scott Stringer: Yes, it’s a struggle C tion to set the stage for flex- provides examples of best prac- my wife and I confront every day as wants to give ible workplace hours for city employ- tices for companies to offer flex- the parents of two children under 3 ees — a topic very personal to him ible scheduling to their employees with full time jobs. It is my duty to city employees as a parent of two small children. and the variety of cost savings and look out for the long-term interest The legislation, “Right to Re- other benefits that this schedul- of our city’s economy. Few issues quest,” aims to decrease the level ing can have for businesses. Advo- have a more profound effect on the more options in of fear that employees may have cates of the proposed legislation day-to-day lives of working people in requesting flexible working ar- say that there is a need for “right like us in our city and beyond than working hours rangements by creating a platform to request” legislation because a achieving what is popularly known for employees to approach their change in hours can help a fam- as “work-life balance.” employers. Stringer announced ily, especially working families, sin- SJ: There is a passionate group findings from a report issued by gle parents, and those caring for of supporters behind the legisla- his office joined by his wife Elyse elderly relatives. The report is a tion, but what obstacles do you Buxbaum and their two children. strong attempt to bring everyone foresee in implementing it? A similar bill has been proposed (legislators, business owners and SS: One of the greatest obsta- at the federal level (called the Flex- employees) to the table to discuss cles to flexible workplaces is the ibility for Working Families Act), this topic and find ways to imple- continued stigma associated with and model legislation is currently ment flexible scheduling. taking time from work to care for under consideration at the state Following Stringer’s presenta- family members. That stigma won’t level. These laws do not mandate tion, I discussed this topic with go away overnight — not after gen- that employers provide flexible him further: erations have become accustomed scheduling, but they promote dia- Shnieka Johnson: Your family to the traditional 9-to-5 workday logue that can help eliminate the was present at your most recent within the walls of a particular stigma associated with non-tradi- press conference on the “Right to workstation. However, the best way to chip away at that old philosophy and make employees expect and employers embrace flexible scheduling is to provide a safe space to start a conversation about how it can be a benefit to both workers and the bottom line. We will look carefully at successful legislation overseas and in states across the country for best practices in how to effectively im- plement “right-to-request,” and I am confident that our city agencies, many of whom are well-versed in enforcement of employment laws, are up to the challenge. I have a strong coalition in support of the legislation. At my press conference, I was joined by caregiver groups like AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association, women’s advocates like NARAL Prochoice NY and Catalyst, and groups that advocate for low-wage workers like the Center for Popular Democracy and the Retail Action Project. SJ: Are there strategies in place to maintain momentum on this topic and continue the conversation? SS: I plan to host a forum on this topic to engage with the business community and workers in City Comptroller Scott Stringer spoke of his workplace flexibility legislation at City Hall. all sectors. Many in the private

30 QUEENS Family • July 2014 many, many others. Sometimes adjusting your schedule by even “Few issues have one hour can make all the differ- a more profound ence and have a positive impact MORE FUN THAN YOU CAN HANDLE! A need for flexibility on your work product effect on the day-to- SJ: The benefits to the employ- By Shnieka L. JohnSon tional work arrangements. Request” legislation. Are they what ees are clear, how does this leg- Comptroller Stringer’s report, entitled “Fami- made you feel so strongly about day lives of working islation positively affect the busi- ity Comptroller Scott lies and Flexibility: Reshaping the this topic of workplace flexibility? nesses that are on board? Scott Stringer Stringer is proposing legisla- Workplace for the 21st Century,” Scott Stringer: Yes, it’s a struggle people like us in our SS: For New York City to remain C tion to set the stage for flex- provides examples of best prac- my wife and I confront every day as city and beyond than an economic engine, we must wants to give ible workplace hours for city employ- tices for companies to offer flex- the parents of two children under 3 compete with other cities for top ees — a topic very personal to him ible scheduling to their employees with full time jobs. It is my duty to achieving what is talent and investment. To do that, city employees as a parent of two small children. and the variety of cost savings and look out for the long-term interest we must realize that everyone The legislation, “Right to Re- other benefits that this schedul- of our city’s economy. Few issues popularly known as benefits from a policy that sees quest,” aims to decrease the level ing can have for businesses. Advo- have a more profound effect on the ‘work-life balance.’” family and work as complemen- more options in of fear that employees may have cates of the proposed legislation day-to-day lives of working people tary, rather than competing parts The in requesting flexible working ar- say that there is a need for “right like us in our city and beyond than of life. Happy, productive employ- working hours rangements by creating a platform to request” legislation because a achieving what is popularly known ORIGINAL PARODY ees are good for business. of Fifty Shades of Grey for employees to approach their change in hours can help a fam- as “work-life balance.” sector have already realized that SJ: In the long-term, how will employers. Stringer announced ily, especially working families, sin- SJ: There is a passionate group flexible workplace scheduling is New York City benefit financially findings from a report issued by gle parents, and those caring for of supporters behind the legisla- profitable for all participants, from “Right to Request?” “Critics’ Pick! his office joined by his wife Elyse elderly relatives. The report is a tion, but what obstacles do you but government can do more. I SS: This is an issue of economic Buxbaum and their two children. strong attempt to bring everyone foresee in implementing it? have strong legislative partners competitiveness for the future of VERY ENTERTAINING. A similar bill has been proposed (legislators, business owners and SS: One of the greatest obsta- at the city, state, and federal level the city’s economy. By embracing 50 SHADES! delivers the goods.” at the federal level (called the Flex- employees) to the table to discuss cles to flexible workplaces is the and there will be hearings on the flexible scheduling, it will help - - The New York Times ibility for Working Families Act), this topic and find ways to imple- continued stigma associated with bills. to keep employees who are also “FILTHY AND FUNNY. and model legislation is currently ment flexible scheduling. taking time from work to care for SJ: Technology and telecom- parents or caregivers in New York under consideration at the state Following Stringer’s presenta- family members. That stigma won’t A WIN – WIN!” muting was mentioned a number City and attract young people - Daily News level. These laws do not mandate tion, I discussed this topic with go away overnight — not after gen- of times during your remarks. Is who see the city not only as a that employers provide flexible him further: erations have become accustomed that where you see the trends of place where they can make their 866-811-4111 • THE ELEKTRA THEATRE scheduling, but they promote dia- Shnieka Johnson: Your family to the traditional 9-to-5 workday workplace flexibility going? mark professionally, but also as 300 W. 43RD ST. (BET’N 8TH & 9TH AVES) logue that can help eliminate the was present at your most recent within the walls of a particular SS: We’ve seen how technology a place where they can put down 50SHADESTHEMUSICAL.COM stigma associated with non-tradi- press conference on the “Right to workstation. can revolutionize our daily lives roots and raise a family. However, the best way to chip — from smartphones to GPS. But SJ: What would you like to away at that old philosophy and all too often, our institutions — communicate to New York City make employees expect and em- business and government — are parents about this proposed leg- ployers embrace flexible schedul- slow to pick up on what consum- islation? -- NY NY TIM TIMESES - NY TIMES - NY TIMES - NY TIMES - NY TIMES ing is to provide a safe space to ers already understand, namely, SS: I am highlighting the value start a conversation about how it that technology can revolution- of this important policy change, can be a benefit to both workers ize the workplace and make the and hoping to start a discussion and the bottom line. world more efficient. about it in New York City. I want We will look carefully at suc- Telecommuting certainly isn’t parents to know that I understand cessful legislation overseas and in going to work for all businesses. the challenges of balancing their states across the country for best After all, you can’t knead pizza family responsibilities and career. practices in how to effectively im- dough on the internet or fit some- The pressure of caring for chil- plement “right-to-request,” and I one for a pair of shoes remotely. dren and elderly parents is very am confident that our city agencies, But for many businesses, technol- real. I feel it every day. In the New many of whom are well-versed in ogy will be one piece of a broader York City Comptroller’s Office, we enforcement of employment laws, conversation about how flexibil- have our finger on the pulse of are up to the challenge. ity works for their company and the New York City economy. That I have a strong coalition in sup- industry. means responding to the needs of port of the legislation. At my press Aetna, one of America’s larg- the business community, but also conference, I was joined by care- est health insurers, increased its taking concrete steps to address giver groups like AARP and the share of workers who telecom- the real challenges facing work- Alzheimer’s Association, women’s mute — from nine percent in 2005 ing people in all five boroughs. advocates like NARAL Prochoice to 47 percent in 2012, saving the Promoting flexible work arrange- NY and Catalyst, and groups that company $78 million in real es- ments is but one piece of that advocate for low-wage workers like tate costs alone. effort, and I look forward to con- the Center for Popular Democracy SJ: How will this help working tinuing this conversation in the and the Retail Action Project. families with small children spe- months and years to come. SJ: Are there strategies in place cifically? 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Mon, June 30 In Queens Dancing Under the Stars: Wal- lenberg Square in Forest Park, Metro- politan Avenue and Park Lane South; (718) 235–4100; www.nycgovparks. org/events/2014/06/02/dancing-under-the-stars; 6 pm; Free. Free ballroom dancing lessons for the family. Variety of fun at Queensbridge Tues, July 1 This annual festival is back and introducing children to Louis Arm- sion is free. In Queens bringing more fun with it than ever strong’s music and the world of jazz Queensbridge Park (Vernon Boule- ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 before for families on July 20. with live performances, dancers, vard and 41st Avenue in Long Island to 12: Forest Hills Public Library, 108- SummerStage, presented by Dis- workshops, face painting, and more. City, www.summerstage.donyc.com/ 19 71st Ave.; (718) 268–7934; www. ney’s Family Day, is dedicated to July 20 from 4 to 10 pm. Admis- event/2014/07/20/queens-family-day). queenslibrary.org/event/projectart- classes-for-ages-8-12; 2:30 pm; Free. Children will work with a teaching artist to learn the basic elements Park, Buz O’Rourke Playground, This one-clown show provides “Champu the Magician”: Car- of design in various media, including 214th Lane and 35th Avenue; (718) non-stop excitement for audiences of ousel in Forest Park, Forest Park Drive painting, collage and drawing. Pre- 352–4793 X 301; www.nycgovparks. all ages. and Woodhaven Boulevard; (718) registration is required, and reserves org/events/2014/07/02/pupperts-in- 788–2676; www.nycgovparks.org/ a space for all five sessions of the the-park; 10:30 am; Free. Further Afield events/2014/07/05/champu-the-ma- workshop. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic Audubon Center: Prospect Park gician; 2 & 4 pm; Free. Audubon Center, Enter park at Lin- This comedic magic show will de- The Fairy Tale Series: Pomonok to enjoy this adaptation of the clas- coln Road and Ocean Avenue, Brook- light audiences of all ages. Public Library, 158-21 Jewel Ave. at sic tale. Parsons Bloulevard; (718) 591–4343; lyn; (718) 287–3400; www.prospect- www.queenslibrary.org/event/book- Thurs, July 3 park.org/audubon; Noon–5 pm; Free. Sun, July 6 to-movie-the-fairy-tale-series; 2:30 Get into the celebratory action and In Queens pm; Free. In Queens discover why the Bald Eagle became Children will watch classic fairy tale July Fourth Cookie and Cup- America’s symbol of independence; Plover Day!: Rockaway Beach films, then discuss the stories behind cake Workshop: Lefferts Public Li- use games and activities to learn why Boardwalk, Beach 59th Street and the them. brary, 103-34 Lefferts Blvd. at 103rd birds are so special; join with a natu- Boardwalk; (718) 352–1769; www. Avenue; (718) 843–5950; www. ralist and take a tour of the grounds nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/06/ plover-day; 11 am; Free. Wed, July 2 queenslibrary.org/event/july-fourth- discovering all the flora and fauna in cookie-and-cupcake-workshop; 3–5 the park; and find out how Snappy Enjoy games, crafts and educa- In Queens pm; Free. the turtle got its name. tional activities designed to raise awareness about the city’s endan- The entire family can participate in ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 gered species, the Piping Plover. to 10: Corona Public Library, 38-23 this fun and patriotic workshop. Sat, July 5 104th St. between 38th and 39th Sew Cool Hand Sewing Work- In Queens shop: 1:30–5 pm. New York Hall of streets; (718) 426–2844; www. Fri, July 4 queenslibrary.org/event/projectart- Sew Cool Hand Sewing Work- Science. See Saturday, July 5. classes-for-ages-8-10; 10:30 am; Free. In Queens shop: New York Hall of Science, Sunday Concerts at Central: Children will learn the basic ele- “Zabo’s Circus Show”: Carou- 47-01 111th St., at Avenue of Science; Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.; ments of design in various media, sel in Forest Park, Forest Park Drive (718) 699–0005 X 353; www.ny- (718) 990–0700; www.queenslibrary. including painting, collage and draw- and Woodhaven Boulevard; (718) science.org; 1:30–5 pm; $5. org/event/sunday-concerts-central- ing in this five-week series. Preregis- 788–2676; www.nycgovparks.org/ Children ages 6 and up will learn presents-the-traditions; 3 pm; Free. tration is required. events/2014/07/04/zabos-circus- how to make their own sunglass case Long Island’s own, The Traditions, “Little Red’s Hood”: Crocheron show; 2 and 4 pm; Free. at this sewing workshop. Continued on page 36 July 2014 • QUEENS Family 35 Calendar Our online calendar is updated daily at www.NYParenting.com/calendar Continued from page 35 Sat, July 12 perform classic songs of the ’50s and ’60s. In Queens Storytime Safari: Alley Pond Envi- Further Afield ronmental Center, 228-06 Northern Family Performance Festi- Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; 1:30 pm; $15, val and Musical Adventures: $12 (members). Central Park, Peter Jay Sharp Chil- Participants ages 5–7 will enjoy a dren’s Glade, enter at Duke Ellington snack, meet an animal, and take a Boulevard and Central Park West, trail walk (weather permitting). Manhattan; (212) 776–1066; www. nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/06/ Science Fair 101: Alley Pond Envi- family-performance-festival-musical- ronmental Center, 228-06 Northern adventures-in-central-park; Noon; Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; 1:30 pm; $24, Free. $18 (members). Discover more about the park and Children ages 7–8 will get hands- the music it makes from George on experience creating an innova- Steele as you sing along with him, tive Science Fair Project. This week’s then head out on an adventure in theme is Bubble Mania. the park. Fishy Fun Storytime Safari: Al- Global Family Day: Central ley Pond Environmental Center, 228- Archival photo from Queens Theatre Park, Rumsey Playfield, off of Ter- 06 Northern Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; race Drive, enter at E. 68th Street, 1:30 pm; $18. Manhattan; www.nycgovparks.org/ Ages 5-7. Pre-register. Fish-related events/2014/07/06/summerstage- World’s Fair history story with craft-activity. Snack, meet presents-global-family-day-okee- an animal, and possbile trail walk. Gather the family and take a dokee-brothers-hybrid-movement- even New York City as a whole. Only open to eight participants. company-shaun-parker-company- trip back in time to celebrate the July 18–27; Fridays at 8 pm, “The Magic of Omar Olusion”: acrobuffos-national-dance-institute; 50th and 75th anniversaries of Saturdays at 2 and 8 pm, and Carousel in Forest Park, Forest Park 3–7 pm; Free. the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are $18 Drive and Woodhaven Boulevard; SummerStage Kids presented by from July 18 through July 27. each. (718) 788–2676; www.nycgovparks. Disney presents a day dedicated to This festival features a pre- Queens Theatre [14 United Na- org/events/2014/07/12/the-magic-of- engaging young audiences and their sentation of 10 original 10-minute tions Avenue South, in Flushing omar-olusion; 2 & 4 pm; Free. families through performances, inter- plays inspired by the rich history Meadows Corona Park, (718) 760– During this magic show Omar active workshops of circus arts, face of the World’s Fairs, Queens, and 0064, www.queenstheatre.org]. combines a funny and fresh ap- painting and more! proach to magic, which will delight audiences of all ages. Mon, July 7 Families with children ages 4–12 music-with-darlene-graham; 10:30 Elementos de Flamenco: Central are invited to view family-friendly am; Free. Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.; (718) In Queens movies at this weekly film fest. Enjoy an interactive musical perfor- 990–0700; www.queenslibrary.org/ Dancing Under the Stars: 6 pm. event/lincoln-center-local-elementos- ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 mance of children’s songs by Darlene Wallenberg Square in Forest Park. See Graham. de-flamenco; 3 pm; Free. Monday, June 30. to 10: 10:30 am. Corona Public Li- brary. See Wednesday, July 2. Participants will learn the elements Spark Fest!: Ridgewood Public of Flamenco at this Lincoln Center Hip Pickles: Highland Park, Ja- Library, 20-12 Madison St. at For- Local workshop. Tues, July 8 maica Avenue & Elton Street; (718) est Avenue; (718) 821–4770; www. In Queens 235–4100; www.nycgovparks.org/ queenslibrary.org/event/tesla-and- Further Afield events/2014/07/09/hip-pickles; 6 pm; his-inventions-spark-fest; 1 pm; Free. Bird watching: Prospect Park Robot Craft: Far Rockaway Public Families and children will learn Library, 1637 Central Ave. at Mott Free. Audubon Center, Enter park at Lin- Bring the family to hear the sounds about Nikola Tesla’s inventions and coln Road and Ocean Avenue, Brook- Avenue; (718) 327–2549; www. celebrate his birthday. queenslibrary.org/event/robot-craft; of this interactive drum band. lyn; (718) 287–3400; www.prospect- park.org/audubon; 10 am; Free. 2:30 pm; Free. “The Wizard of Oz”: Flushing Gardening Club: Woodhaven Pub- Children 8 years and older, with Children ages 5 and up will use Meadows Corona Park, 111th Street lic Library, 85-41 Forest Pkwy.; (718) a parent, observe and identify more their imaginations to make their own Parking Lot; (718) 760–6560; www. 849–1010; www.queenslibrary.org/ than 200 species of birds that fly robots. nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/09/ event/gardening-club-0; 3 pm; Free. Families can help plant vegetable through the park or make it their ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 flushing-meadow-corona-park- and flower gardens at this weekly home. Binoculars and bird guides will to 12: 2:30 pm. Forest Hills Public movie-night-presents-the-wizard- meeting. be provided. Library. See Tuesday, July 1. of-oz; 7 pm; Free. Bring a blanket and some snacks Block Party: Brooklyn Children’s The Fairy Tale Series: 2:30 pm. to enjoy this classic film. Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Pomonok Public Library. See Tuesday, Fri, July 11 Marks Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) 735– July 1. In Queens 4400; www.brooklynkids.org; 11:30 Thurs, July 10 Annual Art Show and Sale: East am; Free with museum admission. In Queens Elmhurst Public Library, 95-06 Astoria Children enjoy erecting new build- Wed, July 9 ings with an assortment of blocks. A Morning of Music with Blvd. at 95th Street; (718) 424–2619; In Queens Darlene Graham: Crocheron www.queenslibrary.org/event/an- Garden tour: Brooklyn Botanic Summer Film Fest: Central Li- Park, Buz O’ Rourke Playground, nual-art-show-and-sale; Noon–5 pm; Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., at brary, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.; (718) 214th Lane and 35th Avenue; (718) Free. Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn; (718) 990–0700; www.queenslibrary.org/ 352–4793; www.nycgovparks.org/ The work of local artist Geraldine 623–7220; www.bbg.org; 2–3 pm event/summer-film-fest; 10 am; Free. events/2014/07/10/a-morning-of- Benfante will be featured. and 3:30–4:30 pm; $12 ($15 non- 36 QUEENS Family • July 2014 Our online calendar is updated daily at www.NYParenting.com/calendar Calendar members). Gardening Club: 3 pm. Wood- Family-friendly peek inside the gar- haven Public Library. See Thursday, dens, learn about garden plots and July 10. make a tasty treat. Pre-registration A Rod Stewart Tribute Concert: required and online. Cancelled in George Seuffert Bandshell, Wood- case of inclement weather. haven Blvd., at Forest Park Drive; (718) 235–4100; www.nycgovparks. Sun, July 13 org/events/2014/07/17/blondes-have- more-fun-featuring-rick-larrimore; In Queens 7:30 pm; Free. APEC Adventure Hour: Alley Enjoy this musical tribute that’s Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 suitable for families. Northern Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; 10:30 am; $16, $10 (members). Further Afield Toddlers ages 18–36 months will Walking with Dinosaurs: 10:30 socialize and learn about nature in a am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 relaxed environment. pm. Barclays Center. See Wednesday, “The Sound of Silk and Bam- July 16. boo”: Flushing Public Library, 41-17 Main St. at Parsons Boulevard; (718) Fri, July 18 661–1200; www.queenslibrary.org/ event/the-sound-of-silk-and-bamboo; In Queens 1:30 pm; Free. Birds of Queens: Douglaston/Little Audiences will be in awe at this Chinese drumbeats Neck Public Library, 249-01 Northern concert featuring ancient instruments Blvd. at 249th Street; (718) 225– like the mouth harp, 21-string zither, The classic story of a young honor, and courage. 8414; www.queenslibrary.org/event/ and bamboo flute. girl is brought to life on the stage “Mulan the Musical,” now birds-of-queens; 4 pm; Free. Sew Cool Hand Sewing Work- performance of “Mulan the Musi- through Sept. 13, Monday through You don’t have to be a bird shop: 1:30–5 pm. New York Hall of cal” now through Sept. 13. Friday (expect Tuesdays) at 8 pm, watcher to enjoy this workshop that Science. See Saturday, July 5. The famous Red Poppy La- Saturdays at 2 and 8 pm, Sundays takes participants on a tour of the dies percussion group performs at 2 and 7 pm. Tickets range from many species of birds found in the Further Afield borough. traditional choreography, col- $25 to $68. Block Party: 11:30 am. Brooklyn Children’s Museum. See Saturday, orful projections, traditional The Ellen Stewart Theatre at La Further Afield July 12. kung fu, and traditional drum- Mama (66 E. Fourth St. between Sec- Walking with Dinosaurs: 10:30 ming in this musical version ond and Third avenues in the East am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 “Bugaboo Review Puppet of a 1,600-year-old tale of love, Village, MulanTheMusical.com). pm. Barclays Center. See Wednesday, Show”: Central Park, Peter Jay July 16. Sharp Children’s Glade, enter at Duke Ellington Boulevard and Cen- tral Park West, Manhattan; (212) Teddy Bear Tea Party: Ozone 235–4100; www.nycgovparks.org/ Sat, July 19 776 1066; www.nycgovparks.org/ Park Public Library, 92-24 Rockaway events/2014/07/16/beauty-and-the- events/2014/07/13/family-perfor- Blvd., off of 92nd Street; (718) 845– beast; 6 pm; Free. In Queens mance-festival-bugaboo-review-pup- 3127; www.queenslibrary.org/event/ Families will love this live-action Young Discoverers Workshop: pet-show; Noon; Free. teddy-bear-tea-party; 5 pm; Free. adaptation of the classic children’s Alley Pond Environmental Center, Families will learn more about the Children of all ages will make their film. 228-06 Northern Blvd.; (718) 229– importance of bugs through bug own teddy bear and then have a tea 4000; 10:30 am; $24, $18 (members). Further Afield puppets and interactive songs during party. Preregistration is required. Participants ages 8–12 will explore this fun and educational show. Walking with Dinosaurs: Bar- the pond using binoculars, magnify- “Cloudy with a Chance of clays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave. ing glasses and microscopes. Meatballs 2”: Joseph P. Addabbo at Pacific Street, Brooklyn; (917) Tues, July 15 Memorial Park, N. Conduit Ave., be- 618–6100; www.barclayscenter.com; Dr. Zsa’s Powdered Zydeco tween 80th and 83rd streets; www. Band: Cambria Heights Public Li- In Queens 10:30 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/15/ and 7 pm; $30-$94. brary, 218-13 Linden Blvd. between “Secret Agent 23 Skidoo”: summer-movie-series-cloudy-with-a- The spectacular featuring 20 ani- 218th and 219th streets; (718) 528– Rufus King Park, Jamaica Ave., be- chance-of-meatballs; 8 pm; Free. matronic beasts comes to the bor- 3535; www.queenslibrary.org/event/ tween 150 & 153 streets; (212) Bring a blanket to enjoy this out- ough for a premier engagement. lincoln-center-local-presents-dr-zsa’s- 360–8290; www.nycgovparks.org/ door screening of the popular sequel. powdered-zydeco-band; 1 pm; Free. events/2014/07/15/summerstage- Learn zydeco and cajun dance kids-secret-agent-23-skidoo; 10:30 Thurs, July 17 moves during a quick lesson before am; Free. Wed, July 16 In Queens listening to the sounds of Dr. Zsa at This one-of-a-kind family perfor- In Queens this concert. mance combines hip-hop and child- Mommy, Music & Me: Crocheron hood as presented by Agent 23 Ski- Summer Film Fest: 10 am. Central Park, Buz O’ Rourke Playground, Wildcard Weekend: New York doo and his family band. Library. See Wednesday, July 9. 214th Lane and 35th Avenue; (718) Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., at 352–4793; www.nycgovparks.org/ Avenue of Science; (718) 699–0005 ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 events/2014/07/17/mommy-music- X 353; www.nyscience.org; 1:30 & to 10: 10:30 am. Corona Public Li- to 12: 2:30 pm. Forest Hills Public me-inc-music-together; 10:30 am; 3:30 pm; $10. brary. See Wednesday, July 2. Library. See Tuesday, July 1. Free. Participants ages 9 and up will The Fairy Tale Series: 2:30 pm. “Beauty and The Beast”: For- Families with children ages 7 and learn how to solder luminescent Pomonok Public Library. See Tuesday, est Park, George Seuffert Band- under will love this interactive music night lights. July 1. shell, off of Forest Park Drive; (718) workshop. Continued on page 38 July 2014 • QUEENS Family 37 Calendar Our online calendar is updated daily at www.NYParenting.com/calendar

Continued from page 37 Max ZT & the Hammered: Noon. Rink off of Shorefront Parkway; (718) pm. Pomonok Public Library. See Bonkerz the Clown: Carou- Brooklyn Children’s Museum. See 318–4000; www.nycgovparks.org/ Monday, July 21. Saturday, July 19. events/2014/07/23/water-festival; 11 sel in Forest Park, Forest Park Drive Karaoke Sing-Off: Queensboro am–1 pm; Free. and Woodhaven Boulevard; (718) Hill Public Library, 60-05 Main St. at 788–2676; www.nycgovparks.org/ Mon, July 21 Children of all ages will enjoy 63rd Avenue; (718) 359–8332; www. events/2014/07/19/bonkerz-the- water inflatables, bounce houses, queenslibrary.org/event/karaoke- clown; 2 and 4 pm; Free. In Queens cotton candy, popcorn, and more at sing-off; 3 pm; Free. this festival. Bonkerz is Brooklyn-based and Edge School of Arts: Guy R. Teens take the stage to showcase taking his interactive magic show to Brewer Boulevard and 137 Av- The Pomonok Experience: 2:30 their singing chops and then take Queens. enue; www.nycgovparks.org/ pm. Pomonok Public Library. See home a video of their performance. Monday, July 21. Further Afield events/2014/07/21/summerstage- Hot Summer Jazz for Louis kids-presents-edge-school-of-arts; Batman Day: Pomonok Public Li- Armstrong’s Birthday: East Walking with Dinosaurs: 10:30 10:30 am; Free. am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 brary, 158-21 Jewel Ave. at Parsons Elmhurst Public Library, 95-06 Astoria Enjoy one-of-a-kind performances Bloulevard; (718) 591–4343; www. Blvd. at 95th Street; (718) 424–2619; pm. Barclays Center. See Wednesday, from Edge School of Arts. July 16. queenslibrary.org/event/batman-day; www.queenslibrary.org/event/hot- The Pomonok Experience: 4–6 pm; Free. summer-jazz-for-louis-armstrongs- Max ZT & the Hammered: Pomonok Public Library, 158-21 Jewel Celebrate the 75th anniversary of birthday; 7 pm; Free. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Ave. at Parsons Bloulevard; (718) the caped crusader with crafts and The Jazz Unlimited Big Band Or- Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, 591–4343; www.queenslibrary.org/ stories. chestra celebrate’s Satchmo’s birth- Brooklyn; (718) 735–4400; www. event/the-pomonok-experience; 2:30 day early with this concert. “Sister Rain And Brother brooklynkids.org; Noon; Free with pm; Free. museum admission. Sun”: Highland Park, Elton Street Further Afield Vocalist and actress Shuga Henry and Jamaica Avenue; (718) 235– The Jimi Hendrix of the Hammered Artpalooza: Brooklyn Children’s will inspire young performers to 4100; www.nycgovparks.org/ Dulcimer this is an innovative concert Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. sharpen their talents in this version events/2014/07/23/sister-rain-and- that combines Irish folk music with Marks Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) 735– of “American Idol.” brother-sun; 6 pm; Free. tunes inspired from Senegal to India. 4400; www.brooklynkids.org; 11:30 A show that tells the story of sib- am; Free with museum admission. Brook- Laura Marx Fitzgerald: Tues, July 22 ling rivalry between Sister Rain and Paint, draw, glue or weave your lyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Brother Sun, and how Mother Earth In Queens way to explore your arts and crafts Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, Brook- has to intervene to save the day. side. For children 5 years old and lyn; (718) 735–4400; www.brook- ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 “Despicable Me 2”: Elmhurst younger. lynkids.org; 1 pm; Free with museum to 12: 2:30 pm. Forest Hills Public Park, Grand Avenue and 74th admission. Friday Family Jam: Brooklyn Chil- Library. See Tuesday, July 1. Street; www.nycgovparks.org/ The author of “Under the Egg” dren’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. The Fairy Tale Series: 2:30 pm. events/2014/07/23/summer-movie- reads from her books and shares sto- at St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) Pomonok Public Library. See Tuesday, series-despicable-me-2; 8 pm; Free. ries with children 8 years and older. 735–4400; www.brooklynkids.org; 3 July 1. Gather your minions to see this pm; Free. popular family film at an outdoor Celebrate summer with a festive The Pomonok Experience: 2:30 screening. Sun, July 20 pm. Pomonok Public Library. See summer night, children build, and In Queens Monday, July 21. play with Imagination Playground Thurs, July 24 blue blocks. For all ages. Vet Tech 101: Alley Pond Environ- “Small Wonder Puppet The- mental Center, 228-06 Northern In Queens ater”: Far Rockaway Public Library, Sat, July 26 Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; 10 am; $23, 1637 Central Ave. at Mott Avenue; “Back to the Future”: Briarwood $17 (members). (718) 327–2549; www.queenslibrary. Public Library, 85-12 Main St. at Vil- In Queens Children ages 10–13 learn the org/event/small-wonder-puppet-the- lage Road; (718) 658–1680; www. Young Chefs: Alley Pond Envi- specialized skills required to keep ater; 3 pm; Free. queenslibrary.org/event/summer- ronmental Center, 228-06 Northern the APEC animals healthy in this The show will feature stories and reading-family-movie-back-to-the- Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; 10:30 am; workshop. musical entertainment that audiences future; 2 pm; Free. $24, $18 (members). Wildcard Weekend: 1:30 and of all ages can enjoy and appreciate. Catch this screening of the clas- Chefs ages 7–12 will prepare a 3:30 pm. New York Hall of Science. “Despicable Me 2”: Beach sic film. healthy grilled chicken salad and a See Saturday, July 19. 17 Street performance stage off The Pomonok Experience: 2:30 homemade lemon balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Queens Family Day: Queenbridge of Seagirt Boulevard; (718) 318– pm. Pomonok Public Library. See 4000; www.nycgovparks.org/ Park, Vernon Blvd., at Queensbridge Monday, July 21. Sew Cool Hand Sewing Work- events/2014/07/22/despicable-me-2; Park Greenway; www.nycgovparks. shop: 1:30–5 pm. New York Hall of 8 pm; Free. Gardening Club: 3 pm. Wood- org/events/2014/07/20/summerstage- haven Public Library. See Thursday, Science. See Saturday, July 5. Bring your minions to see this pop- presents-queens-family-day-jazz- July 10. ular family film as part of the Rock- The Amazing Captain Faust: at-lincoln-center-orchestra-rashida- Carousel in Forest Park, Forest Park bumbray-michael-mossman-copland- aways Film Festival. Pasofino: George Seuffert Band- shell, Woodhaven Blvd., at Forest Drive and Woodhaven Boulevard; jazz-in-association-with-kupferberg- (718) 788–2676; www.nycgovparks. Park Drive; (718) 235–4100; www. center-for-the-arts-at-queens-college; org/events/2014/07/26/the-amazing- Wed, July 23 nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/24/ 4–7 pm; Free. captain-faust; 2 & 4 pm; Free. In Queens pasofino; 7:30 pm; Free. Families will enjoy a day of jazz Straight from Coney Island comes Audiences will go on a journey music, interactive workshops, face Summer Film Fest: 10 am. Central The Amazing Captain Faust! Children through all Latin music genres at this painting, and more! Library. See Wednesday, July 9. of all ages will be in awe at his magic performance. tricks and illusions. Further Afield ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 to 10: 10:30 am. Corona Public Li- Walking with Dinosaurs: 10:30 Further Afield brary. See Wednesday, July 2. Fri, July 25 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 Celebrate Hawaii: Brooklyn Chil- pm. Barclays Center. See Wednesday, Water Festival: Rockaway Beach In Queens dren’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. July 16. Boardwalk, B. 108th Street Hockey The Pomonok Experience: 2:30 at St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) 38 QUEENS Family • July 2014 Our online calendar is updated daily at www.NYParenting.com/calendar Calendar 735–4400; www.brooklynkids. Mon, July 28 org; 11:30 am; Free with museum admission. In Queens Children learn all about the culture Beatz Science: Rochdale, Guy and history of Hawaii then make a R. Brewer Boulevard and 137th flower necklace to take home. Avenue; www.nycgovparks.org/ events/2014/07/28/summerstage- kids-presents-beatz-science; 10:30 Sun, July 27 am; Free. In Queens Native New Yorker Camille Gainer, also known as Beatz Science, per- Animal Care Trainee: Alley Pond forms as part of the SummerStage Environmental Center, 228-06 North- Kids Performance Series. ern Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; 10 am; $21, $15 (members). Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt: Windsor Park Public Library, Children ages 8-12 will have 79-50 Bell Blvd. at 73rd Avenue; hands-on experience in feeding, (718) 468–8300; www.queenslibrary. brushing, cleaning and learning all org/event/summer-reading-scaven- about the needs of APEC’s animals. ger-hunt; 2 pm; Free. 20th Annual Sandcastle Con- There will be prizes for the win- test: Rockaway Beach, Beach 117th ning team and for all participants Street; (718) 318–4000; www.ny- ages 8-14. cgovparks.org/events/2014/07/27/ Celebrate Peruvian Indepen- sandcastle-contest; Noon; Free. dence Day: Corona Public Library, Build sandcastles at this contest 38-23 104th St. between 38th and featuring activities and prizes for sev- 39th streets; (718) 426–2844; www. eral age categories. Bring your own queenslibrary.org/event/celebrate- tools, or stop by to see the amazing peruvian-independence-day-with- sand sculptures. delicacies-and-music-from-peru; 5–7 pm; Free. Sew Cool Hand Sewing Work- This two-part workshop will fea- shop: 1:30–5 pm. New York Hall of ture traditional Peruvian music and Science. See Saturday, July 5. food. Alicia Svigals and Friends: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Tues, July 29 Main Street; (718) 539–5296; www. queensbotanical.org; 6:15 pm; Free. In Queens Pack a picnic and bring the family ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 to enjoy the sounds of Alicia Svigals to 12: 2:30 pm. Forest Hills Public and Friends, “The Klezmatics.” Library. See Tuesday, July 1. Further Afield The Fairy Tale Series: 2:30 pm. Pomonok Public Library. See Tuesday, “Tina Ballerina and Friends”: July 1. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, “Free Willy”: Beach 17th Street Brooklyn; (718) 735–4400; www. performance stage off of Seagirt brooklynkids.org; 1:30 am; Free with Boulevard; (718) 318–4000; www. nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/29/ museum admission. free-willy; 8 pm; Free. Join author Nandi Miley-Collymore Bring a blanket and pack some and listen to the rhyming journey of snacks for an outdoor screening of Tina Ballerina. Then create a popsicle this classic film. stick puppet of a favorite character Photo by Larry Thompson from the book. For all ages. Wed, July 30 Celebrate Hawaii: 11:30 am. Brooklyn Children’s Museum. See Japan’s ancient art In Queens Saturday, July 26. Summer Film Fest: 10 am. Central Audiences will have the rare kabuki plays, as well how to use Library. See Wednesday, July 9. EarthCapades: Central Park, Peter chance to witness the old art a dance fan stage prop, in order Jay Sharp Children’s Glade, enter at form of kabuki as Japan’s Heisei to familiarize audiences with the ProjectArt Classes for Ages 8 Duke Ellington Boulevard and Cen- Nakamura-za kabuki company art. to 10: 10:30 am. Corona Public Li- tral Park West, Manhattan; (212) brary. See Wednesday, July 2. performs a revival of a 19th- July 5 at 11 am. Admission is 776–1066; www.nycgovparks.org/ century ghost story called “The free. events/2014/07/27/family-perfor- Thurs, July 31 mance-festival-earthcapades; Noon; Ghost Tale of the Wet Nurse Tree” David Rubenstein Atrium at Lin- Free. on July 5. coln Center [Broadway between W. Further Afield Gather the family to watch the The presentation will include 62nd and W. 63rd streets on the Free Thursdays: Brooklyn Chil- tricks and flips of this circus troupe a demonstration of various walk- Upper West Side, (212) 875–5000, dren’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. as they teach about ecological ing styles used by characters in atrium.lincolncenter.org]. at St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) diversity. Continued on page 40 July 2014 • QUEENS Family 39 Calendar Our online calendar is updated daily at www.NYParenting.com/calendar

Continued from page 39 event/summer-movie-wednesdays; able online. Registration required. Bronx; (718) 220–5103; www.bronx- Wednesdays, Noon, Wed, July 2 – 735–4400; www.brooklynkids.org; 3 Monday Movie Madness: East zoo.com; Weekdays, 10 am–5 pm, pm; Free. Wed, Aug. 27; Free. Flushing Public Library, 196-36 North- Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am–5:30 Come and join in for an afternoon Children can watch screenings of ern Boulevard; (718) 357–6643; pm,; $20.95 ($16.95 children; Free for of fun exploring of the museum. For their favorite movies each week. www.queenslibrary.org/event/mon- children under 3; $18.95 seniors). all ages. Fizz, Boom, Read!: Douglaston/ day-movie-madness; Mondays, 2 pm, Mysteries Revealed features Little Neck Public Library, 249-01 Mon, July 7 – Mon, Aug. 25; Free. more than 30 dinosaur species and Long-running Northern Blvd. at 249th Street; (718) Children can enjoy a different fam- how scientists reconstruct the fos- 225–8414; www.queenslibrary.org/ ily-friendly movie at the library every sil pieces. The ride runs through the In Queens event/fizz-boom-read; Wednesdays, week. zoo and has fully animatronic dino- 3 pm, Wed, July 2 – Wed, Aug. 20; Science Playground: New York Movie Mondays: Rego Park Li- saurs as they move and snarl. The Free. Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., at brary, 91-41 63 Drive; (718) 459– 40 foot T-Rex is joined by deinony- Avenue of Science; (718) 699–0005 Children in first through fifth 5140; www.queenslibrary.org/event/ chus, prodohadros, stegosaurus and X 353; www.nyscience.org; Week- grades will listen to stories and ex- movie-mondays-0; Mondays, 2 pm, edmontonia. days, 9:30 am–5 pm, Saturdays and plore scientific ideas in this weekly Mon, July 7 – Mon, Aug. 18; Free. Sundays, 10 am–6 pm,; $4, plus mu- program. Touch tank: Brooklyn Children’s seum admission. Children in kindergarten through Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at Manga Drawing Time: South fifth grade are invited to watch pop- Children are encouraged to ex- St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) Ozone Park Library, 128-16 Rockaway ular family-friendly films each week. plore science through slides, see- 735–4400; www.brooklynkids.org; Blvd. at 128th Street; (718) 529– saws, climbing webs, a water play Summer Writing Club: Glen Oaks 1660; www.queenslibrary.org/event/ Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, area, sand boxes, and more, weather Library, 256-04 Union Tpke.; (718) manga-drawing-time; Thursdays, 4 11:30 am–12:30 pm and 2:30–3:30 permitting. 831–8636; www.queenslibrary.org/ pm, Now – Thurs, Sept. 25; Free. pm, Now – Sun, Aug. 31; Free with event/summer-writing-club; Mondays Rocket Park Mini Golf: New York museum admission. Tweens and teens ages 10-17 can and Tuesdays, 3–5 pm, Mon, July 7 – Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., at Children of all ages touch a star- hone their skills and socialize with Tues, Aug. 19; Free. Avenue of Science; (718) 699–0005 their peers at this weekly workshop. fish, a horseshoe crab, or a sea snail. X 353; www.nyscience.org; Week- Teens will be on hand to help days, 9:30 am–5 pm, Saturdays and Creative Writing for Children: younger readers write and deco- “As You Like It”: Central Park, Sundays, 10 am–6 pm,; $6 (adults,) Auburndale Public Library, 24-55 rate their own book reviews in this W. 103rd St. and Central Park West, $5 (children and seniors,) plus mu- Francis Lewis Blvd. at 24th Road; workshop. Manhattan; newyorkclassical.org/ (718) 352–2027; www.queenslibrary. seum admission. Family Game Day: Bay Terrace whats-playing; Thursdays – Sundays, org/event/creative-writing-for-chil- Golfers of all ages can learn about Public Library, 18-35 Bell Blvd. at 7 pm, Now – Fri, Aug. 22; Free. dren-0; Thursdays, 5:15 pm, Now – key science concepts such as propul- 23rd Avenue; (718) 423–7004; www. Audiences will enjoy this perfor- Thurs, Aug. 28; Free. sion, gravity, escape velocity, launch queenslibrary.org/event/family-game- mance of Shakespeare’s classic tale, window, gravitational assist, and Children ages 8-12 will be given day; Tuesdays, 3:30 pm, Tues, July 8 – as performed by the New York Clas- a topic and then guided through more! Tues, Aug. 19; Free. sical Theatre, which is celebrating its the creative writing process at this Engage in some healthy competi- 15th anniversary. ProjectArt Classes for Ages 4 weekly workshop. tion at this weekly game time for to 7: Broadway Public Library, 40-20 The Art of Math: Brooklyn Chil- Broadway at Steinway Street; (718) Farmer’s Market Fridays: families with children ages 4 and up. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 dren’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. 721–2462; www.queenslibrary.org/ Science Fun Day: Ozone Park Main Street; (718) 539–5296; www. at St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn; (718) event/projectart-classes-for-ages-4-7; Public Library, 92-24 Rockaway Blvd., queensbotanical.org; Fridays, 8:30 735–4400; www.brooklynkids.org; Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 pm, off of 92nd Street; (718) 845–3127; Now – Wed, July 30; Free. am–4 pm,; Free. Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 pm, www.queenslibrary.org/event/sci- Now – Sun, Aug. 31; Free with mu- Children will learn the basic ele- Peruse local produce and specialty ence-fun-day; Tuesdays, 4:30 pm, seum admission. ments of design in various media, products at this seasonal market. Tues, July 8 – Tues, Aug. 19; Free. Children learn all about shapes, tri- including painting, collage and draw- Youth Adaptive Swim: Roy Children age 9 and up will learn angles, squares. ing in this 10-session workshop. Wilkins Family Center, Baisley Blvd & basic science concepts through fun Book Buddies Summer Read- 177th St.; Fridays, 4 pm,; Free with activities at this weekly workshop. Living History Tours: Vander- recreation center membership. ing Club: Ridgewood Public Library, Summer Science for Tweens: bilt Museum Carriage House, 180 Children and teens with disabilities 20-12 Madison St. at Forest Avenue; Cambria Heights Public Library, 218- Little Neck Rd., Long Island; (631) can practice swimming skills in this (718) 821–4770; www.queenslibrary. 13 Linden Blvd. between 218th and 854–5579; www.vanderbiltmuseum. adaptive swim program. org/event/book-buddies-summer- 219th streets; (718) 528–3535; www. org; Saturdays and Sundays, 1, 2, 3, reading-club; Tuesdays and Thurs- Sculpture Workshops: Socrates queenslibrary.org/event/summer- & 4 pm, Now – Sun, Aug. 31; $5 plus days, 2 pm, Tues, July 1 – Thurs, Aug. Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd.; science-for-tweens; Thursdays, 3 pm, museum admission. 21; Free. 718–956-1819; www.socratesscult- Thurs, July 10 – Thurs, Aug. 28; Free. Visitors will take a trip back in time Children up to age 12 read books purepark.org; Saturdays, Noon–3 pm, Children in fourth through sixth to see what life was like for the fa- with a buddy. Now – Sat, Sept. 27; Free. grades will conduct science experi- mous family who once called the The Children’s Rock Garden Children can create their own ments at this weekly workshop. mansion home in the 1930s. works of art at these one of a kind Project: Whitestone Public Library, Summer Crafts: Bay Terrace Public workshops, where they will explore a Giglio: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 151-10 14th Road; (718) 767–8010; Library, 18-35 Bell Blvd. at 23rd Av- www.queenslibrary.org/event/the- different theme each week. N. Eighth and Havemeyer streets, enue; (718) 423–7004; www.queen- Brooklyn; Weekdays, 6 pm to 11 pm, children’s-rock-garden-project; Tues- HSBC Children’s Garden Sum- slibrary.org/event/summer-crafts; Saturdays, 6 pm to 12 am, Sundays, days, 3 pm, Tues, July 1 – Tues, Aug. mer Session: Queens Botanical Thursdays, 4 pm, Thurs, July 10 – Noon to 11 pm, Wed, July 9 – Sun, 26; Free. Garden, 43-50 Main Street; (718) Thurs, Aug. 21; Free. Children ages 5–12 can bring in July 20. 539–5296; education@queensbo- Children ages 4-12 will make crafts rocks from their own garden and tanical.org; www.queensbotanical. relating to the Summer Reading It’s that time again — the 127th paint them. org; Daily, 9 am–4 pm; Mon, July 7 – theme. feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Summer Movie Wednesdays: Thurs, Aug. 21; fees vary. kicks off and features a parade, brass Far Rockaway Public Library, 1637 HSBC Children’s Garden Summer Further Afield band, games, vendors selling Italian Central Ave. at Mott Avenue; (718) Session offers hands-on discovery for Dinosaur Safari: Bronx Zoo, 2300 specialties, rides, amusements and 327–2549; www.queenslibrary.org/ ages 5 to 12. Sessions and fees avail- Southern Blvd. at Boston Road, The old-world charm. 40 QUEENS Family • July 2014 theMarketplace

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July 2014 • QUEENS Family 41 Music&Mandarin The perfect combination By Laura Lee We speak rhymes and sing lullabies in works as I can testify from firsthand our everyday rhythm. So why do lan- experience! It has been a wonderful ave you ever heard a child guage programs approach the task of experience to develop a strong rela- rattling off a list of vocabu- learning a new language with the use tionship with our daughter in Manda- H lary words? Probably not. On of dry, repeated vocabulary lists? rin. With the birth of our second child, the other hand, have you ever heard Through research-based studies, it has been magical to see our daugh- a child singing a song? Most defi- an extensive music background, and ter and son begin to develop strong nitely — a resounding, “Yes!” professional, firsthand, early child- sibling ties in Mandarin as well. From the very beginning, we teach hood development music teaching We sing songs daily — it’s a natural children their ABCs through a song. coupled with personal experience part of everything we do. Built into raising a bilingual child, I under- our everyday rhythms, music is like stand how music truly helps a child another language. It doesn’t take ef- learn language. fort — it’s fun. We sing songs when My 3-year-old daughter is bilin- washing our hands, taking a stroll gual in English and Mandarin Chi- with a steady beat, saying “Hello” to nese, completely at ease in either all our stuffed animals, and clean- setting of native speakers. She ing up. My daughter can accurately switches effortlessly between the match pitch and makes up tunes all two languages, oftentimes translat- the time, adding her own words or ing for those who don’t understand silly sounds. Is this exceptionally the other language. unique? Not at all. All children are It is amazing to see how her brain musical. They respond receptively to dives immediately from one lan- music and movement. Why? It’s sim- guage to the other, obvious that the ple: music activates many parts of the synapses in her brain have direct brain. When language information is links to each language, rather than condensed into a compact unit, such having to travel through one lan- as a song, the brain is able to receive guage to access the other. The brain more, and as a result, process more. I undergoes amazing, rapid develop- say, “Sing songs — learn Chinese!” ment between the ages of newborn An educator, author, and mother, and age 7, a prime time to expose Laura Lee is an expert in early child- one’s child to a new language. hood development. She has a double I decided the moment that our degree in music and molecular cell biol- daughter was born that I would speak ogy from UC Berkeley. As an educator, Facts about music bies are given a safe experience only Mandarin with her and that my she has been teaching music to children • A l l children are musical within a loving environment, they husband (who does not speak Chi- since 2003 and runs a piano studio. when they are born — they can learn better. nese) would speak only English with She is the author of the award-winning keep a steady beat and sing in her. I understood how important it children’s book “Little Laura and the tune. Their future musical abil- Facts about would be for her to be bilingual in Birthday Surprise,” a bilingual English ity depends on how and if you Mandarin Chinese our global society. and Mandarin musical storybook series. nurture it. • Mandarin is one of the six It definitely took strict dedication Lee can be reached at littlelauramusic@ • M u s i c develops a child holis- United Nations languages and is on my part to speak only Manda- gmail.com. tically on all levels: social, cogni- spoken by more than one billion rin with our daughter since I speak tive, emotional, physical, musical, people in the world, more than only English with my husband. Even references and with language development. any other language. though he does not speak Chinese, • Earlychildhood News: “Music and Movement” • B e t we e n the ages of new- • Mandarin is the standard lan- he had to be 100 percent support- • Ethnologue, 16th Edition born to 7, children experience guage of China, the world’s sec- ive of what we had chosen since he • Music Together: Research and Development rapid brain development. This is ond-largest economy. would not understand what we were • ScienceDaily: “Music And Language Are a prime time to expose them to • B e t we e n the ages of new- conversing about on a daily basis. Processed by the Same Brain Systems” many different types of music born to 7, children experience Not only is he fully supportive, but • UC Irvine Study: Mandarin Language Is and movement vocabulary. rapid brain development. This is also since our daughter’s familiarity Music to the Brain • T h e parent or primary care- a prime time to expose them to a with Mandarin has soared, he has giver is the most important new language. been inspired to start learning Man- Copyright 2012, used with permission. All rights teacher for one’s child. Babies’ • Children who learn a lan- darin as well. reserved by author. Originally appeared in the July 2012 ® brains develop based on three guage before adolescence are We followed the One Parent-One issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, the trade magazine for homeschool families. Read the magazine components: genetics, experi- more likely to develop native-like Language method (one parent speaks free at www.TOSMagazine.com or read it on the go and ence, and environment. When ba- pronunciation. one language and the other parent download the free apps at www.TOSApps.com to read speaks another), and it certainly the magazine on your mobile devices.

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